Contact information
| Position | Research Scientist |
| Phone | +39 091 6809111 |
| Email | |
| Office | Area della Ricerca CNR – Palermo |
| Address | Via Ugo La Malfa 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy |
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Short biography
| Massimiliano Luna is a permanent research scientist at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR). He obtained his Ph.D. in Energy Science (2009) and his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering (2003) from the University of Palermo, Italy. He works at the Institute of Marine Engineering branch of Palermo, where he is also in charge of the Electric Drives and Renewable Energy Laboratory. His research has been mostly focused on Power Electronics and electrical drives, static and dynamic modeling of renewable sources, FPGA- and DSP-based signal processing, and control and management of smart microgrids. He participated in ten research projects and is currently leading the following research projects for CNR: “Mission Innovation – MISSION (Smart, multi-vector and integrated microgrids to accelerate the energy transition) – LA1.7” and “NAUSICA (Efficient ships using innovative and low carbon technological solutions) – OR3”. Furthermore, he holds two patents and has been the supervisor of the related technology transfer project. In 2021, he was visiting researcher at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) – Centro de Electrónica Industrial (CEI) as a winner of the Short-Term Mobility competition held by CNR. Dr. Luna co-authored more than 60 scientific papers in international journals and conferences, a book chapter, and two software applications. In addition, after the success of the first edition, he was confirmed as the Guest Editor of the Special Issue “High-Efficiency and High-Performance Power Electronics for Power Grids and Electrical Drives II” of the journal Energies. Dr. Luna serves as a reviewer for several international journals and conferences and is a member of two Technical Committees of the IEEE and IMACS societies. Finally, he was called as an expert peer reviewer for the evaluation of research project funding on behalf of the Italian Ministry of University and Research. |
Research interests
| – Design and control of power electronic converters for renewable generators, stationary and rotating loads, storage systems, and grid-connected resources – Static and dynamic modeling of renewable sources (PV, wind, fuel cells) and maximum power point tracking techniques – AC, DC, and hybrid shipboard and terrestrial microgrids/nanogrids – Energy Management Systems for optimal power management in smart microgrids/nanogrids – ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) filters – HW/SW implementation of embedded systems (microcontroller, DSP, FPGA, SoC) |
Research topics/groups
| Smart technologies for sustainable and efficient energy conversion and management |
Selected projects
| Project MISSION/SMART GRID |
| Research project in the framework of the Mission Innovation Program. POA 2021-2023. Funded with MISE-DGISSEG directorial decree dated 26/02/2021 and MITE declaration prot. n. 0034797 of 19/11/2021. Topic: developing innovative control and management strategies for multi-vector smart microgrids Project duration: 12/05/2021 – 11/05/2024 (ongoing) Role: scientific manager of LA1.7 |
| Project NAUSICA |
| Research project ARS01_00334. PON R&I 2014/2020 – Notice n. 1735 of 13/07/2017 – PNR 2015/2020. Funded by MUR decree prot. n. 1448 of 25/06/2021. Topic: increasing efficiency in ships through the use of innovative and low carbon technological solutions, such as onboard DC distribution, high-performance power electronic converters for fuel cells and batteries, energy management strategies, and fault-tolerant drives for electrical propulsion Project duration: 01/06/2021 – 30/11/2023 (ongoing) Role: scientific manager of the entire implementation objective OR3 and of work package WP3.2 |
| Project TETI |
| Research project ARS01_00333. PON R&I 2014/2020 – Notice n. 1735 of 13/07/2017 – PNR 2015/2020. Funded by MUR decree prot. n. 617 of 15/03/2021. Topic: developing innovative technologies for control, monitoring, and safety at sea with reference to power electronics and electrical drives Project duration: 01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023 (ongoing) Role: participant |
| Project TecBIA |
| Research contract signed with Fincantieri S.p.A. under a project funded by MISE, PON I&C 2014-2020, with decree D.M. 01/06/2016. Topic: developing innovative technologies to generate and manage electrical power onboard Project duration: 31/10/2018 – 30/10/2021 (ongoing) Role: participant |
| Project Leadership Tecnologica – GEI |
| Research contract signed with Fincantieri S.p.A. under a project funded by MIT with decree n. 196 / 10.06.2015. Topic: developing innovative technologies for electrical generation onboard Project duration: 01/01/2017 – 31/12/2018 Role: participant |
| Project NEWEST |
| Research contract signed with Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM). Topic: designing and building a prototype of micro-WECS Project duration: 09/01/2015 – 04/07/2016 Role: project manager |
Selected publications
- M. Luna, A. Sferlazza, A. Accetta, M. C. Di Piazza, G. La Tona, M. Pucci, “Modeling and Performance Assessment of the Split-Pi Used as a Storage Converter in All the Possible DC Microgrid Scenarios. Part II: Simulation and Experimental Results,” Energies, vol. 14, no. 18, p. 5616, Sep. 2021
- M. Luna, A. Sferlazza, A. Accetta, M. C. Di Piazza, G. La Tona, M. Pucci, “Modeling and Performance Assessment of the Split-Pi Used as a Storage Converter in All the Possible DC Microgrid Scenarios. Part I: Theoretical Analysis,” Energies, vol. 14, no. 16, p. 4902, Aug. 2021
- A. Accetta, M. Cirrincione, M.C. Di Piazza, G. La Tona, M. Luna, M. Pucci. “Analytical Formulation of a Maximum Torque per Ampere (MTPA) Technique for SynRMs Considering the Magnetic Saturation” in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 3846-3854, July-Aug. 2020
- F. Alonge, S. M. Collura, F. D’Ippolito, D. Guilbert, M. Luna, G. Vitale, “Design of a robust controller for DC/DC converter–electrolyzer systems supplied by μWECSs subject to highly fluctuating wind speed”, in Control Engineering Practice, Elsevier, vol. 98, 2020, 104383
- G. La Tona, M. Luna, M.C. Di Piazza, A. Di Piazza. “Towards the real-world deployment of EMSs for networked dwellings: an embedded DP implementation”. MDPI Applied Sciences. 2019, 9(10), 2120.
- S. M. Collura, D. Guilbert, G. Vitale, M. Luna, F. Alonge, F. D’Ippolito, A. Scipioni, “Design and Experimental Validation of a High Voltage Ratio DC/DC Converter for Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Applications,” in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier, vol. 44, no. 14, pp. 7059-7072, 2019
- M. C. Di Piazza, M. Luna, G. La Tona and A. Di Piazza, “Improving Grid Integration of Hybrid PV-Storage Systems Through a Suitable Energy Management Strategy,” in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 60-68, Jan.-Feb. 2019
- M.C. Di Piazza, M. Luna, M. Pucci, “Electrical Loss Minimization Technique for Wind Generators based on a Comprehensive Dynamic Modeling of Induction Machines,” in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 53, no. 4, pp. 3696-3706, July-Aug. 2017
- M.C. Di Piazza, M. Luna, G. Petrone, G. Spagnuolo, “Translation of the Single-Diode PV Model Parameters Identified by Using Explicit Formulas,” in IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 1009-1016, July 2017
- M.C. Di Piazza, G. La Tona, M. Luna, A. Di Piazza, “A two-stage Energy Management System for smart buildings reducing the impact of demand uncertainty,” in Energy and Buildings, Elsevier, vol. 139, pp. 1-9, March 2017
- M.C. Di Piazza, M. Luna, G. Vitale, “EMI Reduction in DC-fed Electric Drives by Active Common Mode Compensator,” in IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 56, issue 5, pp. 1067-1076, 2014
- M.C. Di Piazza, M. Luna, G. Vitale, “Dynamic PV Model Parameter Identification by Least Squares Regression,” in IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics. vol. 3, issue 2, pp. 799-806, 2013