CURRICULUM VITAE - NICOLÒ CAVINA (see attached file for full CV in European format)
Nicolò Cavina was born on January 29, 1972. In 1997, he received the BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bologna, while in 2002 he received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the same University, as part of the curriculum "Highly efficient energy systems". Between 1998 and 1999 he was visiting PhD student at the Ohio State University Powertrain Control And Diagnostics Laboratory (PCAD LAB), Columbus, OH, USA, under the supervision of Professor Giorgio Rizzoni.
In 2019 he was appointed Full Professor of Internal Combustion Engines and Hybrid Powertrains at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna - Italy, for the Department of Industrial Engineering - Academic discipline: ING-IND/08 Fluid Machinery
In 2010 he was appointed Associate Professor at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna - Italy, for the Department of Industrial Engineering - Academic discipline: ING-IND/08 Fluid Machinery
In 2002 he became Assistant Professor at the of University of Bologna. Since 2010 he is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Bologna.
In 2008 he was appointed Faculty Advisor of the University of Bologna Collegiate Chapter of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers).
Nicolò Cavina has held various courses on thermo-fluid machines, with emphasis on internal combustion engines and hybrid vehicles, and the issues related to their control and diagnosis. Since 2006 he teaches courses on Modelling and Control of Internal Combustion Engines and Hybrid Powertrains and Internal Combustion Engines Testing, to last year Mechanical Engineering students, at the University of Bologna, Italy.
The scientific activity mainly concerns control-oriented modelling of internal combustion engines and hybrid vehicles. The research, which led to the publication of more than 90 scientific papers and of various industrial patents, was developed in collaboration with international research centres (CAR, Center for Automotive Research, Ohio State University, Prof. Giorgio Rizzoni, ETH, Zurich Polytechnic, Prof. Lino Guzzella; PCRL, Powertrain Control Research Laboratory, University of Wisconsin, Prof. JJ Moskwa), and major automotive companies (Alfa Romeo, Aprilia, Automobili Lamborghini, Borghi & Saveri, Ducati, Ferrari, FEV GmbH, IAV GmbH, Magneti Marelli, Maserati, Piaggio).
In 2002 he founded, with three colleagues, Alma Automotive srl, a spin-off company of the University of Bologna. Since then he has served as member of the board and vice-president.
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INSTITUTIONAL ROLES
- Since 2018- Coordinator of the PhD Program in Automotive Engineering for Intelligent Mobility at the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Bologna.
- Since 2017- Deputy Rector for Advanced Education and Post-Graduate Studies, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.
- Since 2017- Member of the Scientific Council of CLUSTER TRASPORTI ITALIA 2020.
- Since 2017- Representative for the University of Bologna in the Coordination Committee of the new International and Inter-University Master's Degree in Advanced Automotive Engineering (www.motorvehicleuniversity.com ).
- Since 2017- Member of "Alma Eclub", Club for the development of entrepreneurship at the University of Bologna, and Coordinator of the Working Group for the Financing of Entrepreneurial Ideas.
- Since 2017- Head of the University Project “MotoStudent”, with more than 40 students involved per year, and a budget of around € 60,000 / year from sponsors and institutions.
- Since 2016- Member of the "Transport" Thematic Research Group of the University of Bologna.
- 2016-2017- Coordinator of the PhD Program in Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Engineering Sciences at the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Bologna (DIMSAI).
- 2015-2017 In charge of the management of the Dual Degree Program with the University of Cordoba, Argentina, for the MS in Mechanical Engineering, at the School of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Bologna.
- 2013-2017 Member of the Commission for International Affairs of the Department of Industrial Engineering of the School of Engineering and Architecture, University of Bologna, as a contact person for the Phd Program.
- 2014-2015- Vice-Coordinator of the doctoral program in Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Sciences (DIMSAI) of the Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN) of the School of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Bologna.
- Since 2012- Head of the Laboratory "Powertrain Testing" of the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, in charge of the corresponding teaching and research activities.
- Since 2010- Member of the Governing Board of SAE Naples Section as Vice Chair Student.
- Since 2008- Faculty Advisor of the University of Bologna Collegiate Chapter of SAE International, student association affiliated with SAE International.
- Since 2008- Head of the University Project “Formula SAE”, with more than 50 students involved per year, and a budget of around € 50,000 / year from sponsors and institutions.
- Since 2007- Active Member of the IFAC Technical Committee 7.1 on "Automotive Control"..
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TEACHING ACTIVITY
COURSES HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA (LAST 5 YEARS)
- AY 12/13, AY 13/14, AY 14/15, AY 15/16 and AY 16/17. Internal Combustion Engines and Hybrid Propulsion Systems M (6 ECTS), MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bologna.
- AY 12/13, AY 13/14, AY 14/15, AY 15/16 and AY 16/17. Testing and Calibration of Internal Combustion Engines M (6 ECTS), MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bologna.
- AY 12/13, AY 13/14, AY 14/15, AY 15/16 and AY 16/17. Co-teacher for the Course Fluid Machines and Energy Systems T (9 ECTS, 3 of which held as co-teacher), BS in Management Engineering, University of Bologna.
- AY 10/11 and 11/12. Internal Combustion Engines Modeling and Control M (6 ECTS), MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bologna.
- AY 10/11 and 11/12. Internal Combustion Engines Testing M (6 ECTS). MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bologna.
TEACHING ACTIVITY IN MASTER OR TRAINING COURSES (LAST 5 YEARS)
- 2016-2017. In charge of the “Engine Control” educational module within the “Alfa Romeo & Maserati Product Development Training Program” (in a joint collaboration between Alfa-Maserati University of Bologna and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia).
- 2016. Lectures on “Measurement of Engine Performance” within the Advanced Training Program “Diesel Engine Testing” (organized by Manpower in collaboration with Lombardini-Kohler).
- 2016. Lecture Series on "MAF and Speed-Density engine control systems" within the Training Program “Master Power Unit and Powertrain Testing” (organized by Experis in collaboration with Ferrari Auto).
- 2016. Lecture Series on "Charge and Torque engine control systems" within the Training Program “Master Power Unit and Powertrain Testing” (organized by Experis in collaboration with HPE).
- 2000 to 2016. Lectures on “Toqrue-based engine control and real-time torque estimation”, “Electronic Injection Systems”, “Test Cell Operation”, “Testing, control and diagnosis of internal combustion engines”, “After-treatment Systems”, “Hybris Propulsion Systems”, in all the 16 editions of the Master in Vehicle Engineering, organized by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and sponsored by Ferrari Auto, Ducati Corse, Magneti Marelli, Lamborghini and VM-Motori.
- 2012 to 2016. Lectures on “After-treatment Systems”, “Engine Control Systems Evolution” e “On-board Diagnosis –OBDII and EOBD Regulations” within the Advanced Trainging Program in Engine Calibration, organized by Adecco Italia, with the following partners: Eldor, Fev, Lamborghini, Landi Renzo, Lombardini, Maserati, Metasystem, VM Motori and the Universities of Bologna and Modena and Reggio Emilia.
- 2007 to 2014. Lectures on “Control Parameters for Diesel and Gasoline Engines” and “Selecion and sizing of Off-Shore Hydraulic Pumps” within all the 8 editions of the Master in Oil & Gas Plants Design, organized by the University of Bologna and ENI Corporate University.
MASTER AND PHD THESIS
- Since 2006- Tutor and co-tutor of more than ten PhD Thesis. The following ones are the mos recent: Dott. Francesco Migliore, Sviluppo di modelli motore e veicolo per l’analisi di strategie di controllo in applicazioni Software e Hardware In the Loop, 2007-2010; Dott. Igor Trivic, Comparative Analysis of Alternative Hybrid Systems for Automotive Applications, 2008-2011; Dott. Davide Olivi, Development of Control-Oriented Models of Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Systems, 2009-2012; Dott. Giorgio Mancini, Automotive Diesel engine transient operation: modeling, optimization and control, 2010-2013; Dott. Alberto Cerofolini, Optimal supervisory control of hybrid vehicles, 2010-2013; Dott. Andrea Businaro, Advanced control strategies for GDI engines, 2013-2016.
- Since 2005- Tutor of more than 120 Master Thesis in: Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, Automation Engineering, at the University of Bologna.
- Since 2002- Co-Tutor of more than 150 Master Thesis in: Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electric Engineering, Electronics Engineering.
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SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
The scientific activity has been ongoing, and is still ongoing, at the Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN) of the School of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Bologna, and mainly focuses on the modeling directed to the control and diagnosis of internal combustion engines and hybrid vehicles. The research activity, which has led to the publication of more than 90 publications, has also been developed in collaboration with other research organizations (CAR, Center for Automotive Research, Ohio State University, Prof. Giorgio Rizzoni, ETH, Zurich Polytechnic, Prof. Lino Guzzella, PCRL, Powertrain Control Research Laboratory, University of Wisconsin, Prof. JJ Moskwa; RWTH Aachen, Germania, Dr. Philipp Adomeit), and major automotive companies (Aprilia, Borghi & Saveri, Ducati Corse, Ferrari Sport Management and Industrial Management, IAV, Lamborghini Automobiles, Magneti Marelli, Maserati Corse, Piaggio).
MAIN COLLABORATIONS WITH AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, AND CORRESPONDING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Since 2010- In charge of research contracts for Powertrain Control Strategies Development with Magneti Marelli S.p.A. Average budget 70,000 Euro/year.
Since 2012- In charge of research contracts with Ferrari Auto S.p.A., on the following topics:
- Turbocharged and GDI control strategies development;
- Hybrid powertrain energy management optimization. Average budget 65,000 Euro/year.
2017 In charge of research contract with Ducati Motor Holding SpA on “Analysisi, Design and Development of an electric motorbike”. Value 35,000 Euro.
2014, 2017 In charge of research contract with FEV GmbH on “Control-oriented modelling of high voltage battery systems for hybrid vehicles application”. Budget 20,000 Euro.
2014 In charge of research contract with Alma Automotive srl on “Engine Control Signal Processing”. Budget 15,000 Euro.
2010-2013 In charge of research contract with IEV srl on Control-Oriented Modeling of Hybrid Vehicles (Electric, Flywheel. Hydraulic and Pneumatic). Average budget of 20,000 Euro/year.
1998-2000 Participant of a European Commission Funded Project (FP7), in collaboration with Lamborghini Automobili S.p.A., EFI Technology, and ENEA. The Project was related to the reduction of exhaust gas emissions of a V12 high-performance engine.
RESPONSIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
Nicolò Cavina has been in charge of or has been a member of the Research Units involved in the development of the following Research Projects.
2016-2019 Horizon 2020, call GV-03-2016 “System and cost optimised hybridisation of road vehicle”, project “ADVICE - ADvancing user acceptance of general purpose hybridized Vehicles by Improved Cost and Efficiency”. Project Leader of the European Union funded Project on Passenger Cars Hybridisation for the Spin-Off Company Alma Automotive srl. Main contractor: VOLVO Car Corporation.
2010-2013 Industria 2015, project “MUSS - Mobilità Urbana ed Infraurbana Sostenibile e Sicura”, project leader the Ministry of Economics funded project on Sustinable and Safe Urban Mobility for the Spin-Off Company Alma Automotive srl. Main contractor: Piaggio & C. Spa.
2007 FIRB 2007, code RBIP06W2MA, title: "Sviluppo di metodologie di base per l'applicazione di
tecnologie innovative per riduzione consumi ed aumento prestazioni specifiche per motori ad alte prestazioni". Participant to the Research team, in collaboration with: Centro Ricerche Fiat, Ferrari SpA, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, CNR.
2003-2005 PRRITT Emilia Romagna Region - Programma Regionale per la Ricerca, l'Innovazione e il
Trasferimento Tecnologico - Misura 3.4.A Participant to the Research team, in collaboration with Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Università di Parma, CNH S.p.A., Lombardini s.r.l.
2002-2005 Project RFO (ex 60%) – DEVELOPMENT OF A REAL-TIME ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM- Participant to the Research team. Team leader Prof. Giorgio Minelli.
1999-2001 Project RFO (ex 60%) – ENGINE TORQUE ESTIMATION - Participant to the Research team. Team leader Prof. Giorgio Minelli.
1998-2000 European Research Contract (Programme ESPRIT), title: " Very Robust transient exhaust
gas emissions control algorithms for a 12-cylinder high-performance engine" (VROOM), Participant to the Research team, in collaboration with Lamborghini Automobili, EFI Technology and ENEA.
1998 Project GIOVANI RICERCATORI 1998 – Analysis of a VVT system on a prototype engine – Project Leader.
PUBLICATIONS
Author and co-author of over 90 scientific papers published mainly in international locations, with the following classification:
- 35 in international journals with referee;
- 30 in international congress proceedings with referee;
- 23 in National congresses;
- 4 industrial patents;
- 1 PhD Thesis.
OTHER ELEMENTS RELATING TO SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
Since 2017- Associate Editor for the SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, the most important one on hybrid powertrains and vehicles.
Reviewer of the leading international scientific journals of the scientific area: SAE Journal (since 2005), SAE Congresses (since 2005), IFAC Congresses (since 2006), IEEE Transactions (since 2009), IMECHE - Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2008), Control Engineering Practice (since 2008), Automatic (since 2009), Congresses and Journals ASME (since 2005).
Member of Scientific Committees of National and International Conferences (SAE, IFAC, ATI).
Chairman and co-chair of scientific sessions at national and international congresses (SAE, IFAC, ATI, IEEE).
Technical and scientific consultant of various automotive companies.
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Since 2002- Founder, Member of the Board and Vice President of Alma Automotive srl, spin-off company of the University of Bologna.
2017 Participation as Expert Member to the “Nucleo istruttorio dei progetti presentati a valere della L.R. 14/2014: seconda fase”, within the Project “C.1 Marketing territoriale e attrazione di investimenti, Programma annuale 2016 (DGR 2304/2015)”, Emilia Romagna Region.
2016 Technical Expert for Evaluation of Funded Projects related to “L.R. 34/2004 – mis. int2 “contratto di insediamento – sezione attrazione grandi imprese”, Piemonte Region.
2016 Participation as Expert Member to the “Nucleo istruttorio dei progetti presentati a valere della L.R. 14/2014: prima fase”, within the Project “C.1 Marketing territoriale e attrazione di investimenti, Programma annuale 2016 (DGR 2304/2015)”, Emilia Romagna Region.
2014 Participation as Expert Member to the Nucleo di Valutazione n. 109 - Valutatore di progetti di innovazione tecnologica co-finanziati dalla Regione Emilia Romagna, per la filiera "Meccatronica e Motoristica" (public funding for post-earthquake industrial re-start).
2010 Technical Expert for Evaluation of Regional Funded Project, title: "Progettazione di un sistema universale automatizzato di gestione e controllo erogazione motore (MCI)", budget € 1.000.000.
PATENTS AND AWARDS
- “METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING AT LEAST ONE FEATURE OF THE FUEL IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE”, Sgatti, S., Bucci, A., Cavina, N., Cesaroni, M., Cavanna, F., Ausiello, L.. Patent n. US 2013/0067990 A1, March 21, 2013 (or US 8,555,702 B2, October 15, 2013).
- WO 2007/072207, title: “Method of controlling the spark lead of an internal combustion engine”. Inventors: Nicolò Cavina, Giacomo Po, Luca Poggio. Property: Ferrari SpA
- "Metodo di diagnosi delle perdite evaporative in un serbatoio di carburante di un motore a combustione interna", brevetto depositato in data 08/04/2008. Riferimento di deposito WCM 499. Estensione a DE-FR-IT-ES-GB-SE-PL-PT. Inventori: Nicolò Cavina, Filippo Cavanna, Stefano Sgatti, Loris Lambertini, Luca Guidotti, Domenico Mazza. Proprietà: Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A.
- "Metodo per il controllo e la diagnosi di motori a combustione interna basato sull'analisi di onde di pressione", Settembre 2008. Inventori: Nicolò Cavina, Stefano Sgatti, Filippo Cavanna, Giancarlo Bisanti. Proprietà: Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A.
- “1999 SAE Excellence in Oral Presentation Award”, for presenting the paper “Fast Algorithm for On-Board Torque Estimation", with G. Rizzoni, F. Ponti.
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(Prof. Ing. Nicolò Cavina)
Bologna, April 8, 2020
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