Roberto Russo
Senior Researcher
National Research Council (CNR)
Institute of Applied Science and Intelligent System “Eduardo Caianiello” (ISASI)
Who I am
I graduated with honors in Physics in 1994 and built my career across several national and international research institutes, becoming an expert in vacuum technology and thin-film deposition. Throughout my work, I have focused on understanding and tailoring material properties to enhance the performance of devices across various fields of physics and engineering.
In recent years, my research has concentrated on innovative systems for energy conversion and storage, with a special focus on high-vacuum flat-plate collectors, spectrally selective coatings for high temperatures, and photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) devices. I coordinate and contribute to national and EU research projects, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to transform scientific advances into practical solutions. I am also committed to mentoring students and young researchers, promoting the growth of skills in renewable energy technologies and supporting the transition toward a more sustainable future.
Selected publications
- Performance analysis of evacuated solar thermal panels with an infrared mirror, Applied Energy, 2021, D’Alessandro C., De Maio D., Musto M., De Luca D., Di Gennaro E., Bermel P., Russo R.
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.
High vacuum flat plate photovoltaic-thermal (HV PV-T) collectors: Efficiency analysis, Applied Energy, 2023, De Luca D., Strazzullo P., Di Gennaro E., Caldarelli A., Gaudino E., Musto M., Russo R.
Skill
- Development and characterization of thin-film coatings (SSA, TCO)
- Design and operation of high- and ultra-high-vacuum systems
- Thermo-optical measurements (emissivity, absorptance, custom MTB setup)
- Optical-thermal modeling and data analysis (MATLAB, Python)
- Coordination of R&D projects and preparation of technical deliverables
- Team leadership and mentoring of students and early-career researchers
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with academic and industrial partners
- Scientific writing and communication, including peer-reviewed publications and conference talks
- Problem-solving and innovation, with focus on practical implementation of research results
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