Davide De Maio
Consultant R&D Engineer
Tresol s.r.l.
Institute of Applied Science and Intelligent System “Eduardo Caianiello” (CNR-ISASI)
Who I am
I am a mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II. Currently I work as a consultant for TRESOL s.r.l. and the National Research Council (CNR-ISASI of Naples), focusing on the development of advanced solar thermal systems and selective coatings for renewable energy applications.
My expertise includes CAD modelling, thermal–fluid dynamic and optical simulations, thin-film technologies, high-vacuum systems and experimental validation of prototypes. My activity bridges scientific research and industrial innovation, collaborating with international partners to design and optimize high-efficiency energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Selected publications
- Solar selective coatings for evacuated flat plate collectors: Optimisation and efficiency robustness analysis, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2022, De Maio D., D’Alessandro C., Caldarelli A., Musto M., Russo R.
Calorimetric testing of solar thermal absorbers for high vacuum flat panels, Solar Energy, 2022, D’Alessandro C., De Maio D., Caldarelli A., Musto M., Di Giamberardino F., Mundo T., Di Gennaro E., Russo R., Palmieri V.G.
- A Selective Solar Absorber for Unconcentrated Solar Thermal Panels, Energies, 2021, De Maio, D.; D’Alessandro, C.; Caldarelli, A.; De Luca, D.; Di Gennaro, E.; Russo, R.; Musto, M. A
Skill
CAD 3D modelling
Thermal, fluid-dynamic and optical simulations
Thin-film deposition techniques
High-vacuum technology
Optical and thermal characterization of materials
Data analysis
Python and Matlab basics for data processing
Experimental design and prototype testing
Project coordination and team supervision