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Roberto Solimene is a researcher at STEMS (previously Combustion Research Institute) from 2006. In 2003 he received PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II. In 2018, he has got the National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as Associate Professor in Chemical Plants. He works in the field of chemical reaction engineering, combustion, gasification and pyrolysis of solid fuels, and process technology of granular solids. His research interests are mainly related to: 1) combustion, gasification and pyrolysis of high-volatile solid fuels (e.g. biomass, sewage sludge) in fluidized bed reactors; 2) hydrodynamics of bubbling, circulating and multiple interconnected fluidized beds; 3) hydrodynamics of entrained-flow slagging gasifiers of solid fuels; 4) development of novel configurations of multiple fluidized bed systems finalized to chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling; 5) development of novel configurations of fluidized beds finalized to the conversion of concentrated solar energy into electric and thermal energy, and/or materials (chemical storage, solar fuels). He is author of 70 peer-reviewed ISI journal publications, two book chapters, more than 100 publications on proceedings of international and national conferences, and one patent. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Massimo Urciuolo is a researcher at STEMS (previously Combustion Research Institute) from 2010. In 2005 he is awarded his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II. Dr. Massimo Urciuolo's current research activities, both modeling and experimental, are mainly related to the fields of combustion, gasification and pyrolysis, environmental engineering and fluidized bed technology by a significant experience in managing both lab-scale and pilot-scale experimental facilities. In particular, fluidized bed reactors for energy and material production from fossil and alternative solid fuels; fate of solid particulates generated by combustion of carbonaceous solids; combustion/gasification/pyrolysis of: biomass, waste and civil and industrial sludge; innovative solutions for the distributed cogeneration from renewable sources. He is author of more than 100 scientific papers on chemical engineering in peer reviewed journals and international peer reviewed conferences. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Antonio Coppola is researcher at STEMS (previously Combustion Research Institute) since 2019. In 2013 He obtained the PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II. In 2018, he has got the National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as Associate Professor in Chemical Plants. Antonio Coppola works in the field of chemical reaction engineering, combustion, gasification and pyrolysis of solid fuels, and process technology of granular solids. His research interests are mainly related to: 1) thermal conversion of high-volatile solid fuels (e.g. biomass, waste materials) in fluidized bed reactors; 2) capture and utilization of CO2 through the use of Ca-based sorbents; 3) reactivation and reuse of waste materials; 4) development of novel configurations of multiple fluidized bed systems for chemical looping with oxygen uncoupling; 5) technical-economic analysis and environmental impact analysis of innovative processes; 6) machine learning techniques in the field of chemical engineering. He is Associate Editor for the international journal Frontiers in Energy Research and reviewer of many ISI journals in the fields of chemical engineering and energy. Antonio Coppola is author of 52 ISI journal publications and more than 100 publications on proceedings of international and national conferences.  Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Paola Giudicianni is Researcher at STEMS (previously Combustion Research Institute) since 2017; previously, research fellow in 2009-2017; Process engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb (IT), 2007-08.She attended the Master in Hydrocarbon Science (ENI 2006-2007). In 2005 she received PhD in Chemical Engineering at University of Naples Federico II. She has undertaken scientific responsibilities in the field of combustion, pyrolysis, biomass and waste uses. Member of the scientific committee of IconBM; Invited speaker in many workshops and schools. Tutoring and supervision of graduating and PhD students. Reviewer of many ISI scientific journals. Professional Expertise covers Chemical and physical characterization of biomasses, solid, liquid and gaseous products from biomass thermochemical conversion, chemical and physical pre-treatments and thermochemical conversion of biomass (pyrolysis and gasification), design and control of lab-scale reactors, kinetic models for biomass pyrolysis. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Michela Alfè is a Senior Researcher at Institute of Science and Technology for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (STEMS) of Italian National Research Council (CNR). She holds a degree in Chemistry (New strategies for solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides, University of Naples “Federico II”, 2000)) and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Evaluation and characterization of fine particulates (< 100 nm) produced from controlled combustion sources, University of Naples “Federico II”, 2004). Her research work is gathered in the areas of Materials Science and Energy & Environment and include the synthesis of new low-cost carbon-based materials and composites (including MOF) for energy applications (CO2 capture and storage, water remediation, bio-inspired interfaces, biomasses and end-of-life materials valorization into value-added products). These research activities are highly inter- or multidisciplinary, spanning the fields of engineering, chemistry and physics. Beside the coordination and participation at many national and international research projects and the collaboration with several research centers both International and National, she is also active in research networking as member of scientific societies (including COST Actions), as Editorial Board Member of indexed journals and in outreach activities. She has authored more than 100 papers published in ISI journals and as book chapters. Orcid ID: 0000-0001-8930-1210 Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Valentina Gargiulo holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences (2009) and a full degree in Chemistry (cum laude,2005). She has been working at CNR since 2010, first as research fellow and then with a permanent position as researcher (July 2020). Her research activities deal with: i) the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials (mainly carbon-rich materials, hybrid materials, metal organic frameworks) for CO2 capture, gas storage and water remediation, ii) the characterization and treatment of pyrolysis feedstocks and products, iii) the chemico-physical analysis of complex carbonaceous materials (commercial materials or derived from thermoconversion processes). She is involved in national and international research projects. She has been a visiting researcher at various national and international universities and research centers. She carries out teaching activities promoted by STEMS-CNR and outreach activities at regional and national events. She is a member of several COST Actions. She is a member of the Editorial Board of 4 MDPI journals. She has served as guest editor for different article collections. She is a reviewer for many Elsevier, Springer and MDPI journals. She coauthorated 90 peer-reviwed articles and several proceedings of national and international meetings. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Fabio Montagnaro is Associate Professor in Chemical Plants at the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Naples Federico II, where he works since 2002. His main scientific activities deal with: 1) thermochemical solar energy storage processes; 2) biomass thermo-conversion processes (e.g., pyrolysis, gasification, hydrothermal liquefaction); 3) purification of gaseous streams from pollutants and greenhouse agents (e.g., carbon dioxide); 4) liquid-solid and gas-solid adsorption processes; 5) synthesis of innovative/eco-sustainable binders; 6) re-use of solid wastes of different nature; 7) chemical processes in fluidised bed reactors; 8) design and modelling of chemical reactors and plants, with related transport phenomena; 9) fractal dynamics in heterogeneous processes. He is author of about 400 scientific papers, about 170 of which appeared on international peer-reviewed Journals, and 4 of which appeared as a chapter on international scientific Textbooks. His “Hirsch index” is 40 and his articles have received about 4600 citations. He is the author of the textbook, published by Springer Nature in 2024, “Sustainable Energy Production Using Solid Materials”. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Piero Salatino is full Professor in Chemical Plants at the Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering Department at University of Naples Federico II (UNINA) since 2000. Since 2016 He is the President of the Smart Power System, High Technology District established in the Italian Regione Campania, President of the Competence Center MEDITECH and President of GRICU. He is Component of the Expert Panel MUR PNR 2021-2027. He was the President of the Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School of UNINA (2013-2019), the Dean of the School of Engineering (2010-2013), the Director of CNR-IRC (2008-2010). Author of international patents, more than two hundred papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, seminars and numerous conference presentations. Member of the Editorial Board of renowned international Journals relevant to the fields of Chemical Engineering, Combustion, Powder and Fluid-particle technology, Industrial Biotechnology as well as of qualified International Conferences. He has undertaken the role of Responsible Project Leader of several national- and EU-funded research projects and of cooperation agreements and contracts with companies in the field of chemical processing, energy conversion and environmental control. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.

Maurizio Troiano is Assistant Professor (Italian RTD-A) at the Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering Department of the University of Naples Federico II since July 2019. He received MS Degree in Chemical Engineering in 2011, PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2015 and Post-doc fellowship (2015-2019) from University of Naples Federico II. In 2022 he has got the National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as Associate Professor in Chemical Plants. Maurizio Troiano is member of the editorial board for the international open access journal Frontiers in Energy Research. His research activities apply to the field of chemical reactors design, operation and process simulation, thermochemical processes of solid fuels conversion in multiphase reactors also coupled with solar energy, and process technologies of granular solids. Updated bibliographic record is available at Scopus.