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Alvaro de Gracia

Alvaro de Gracia

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
47
Citations
11177
World Ranking
4760
National Ranking
138

Alvaro de Gracia publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alvaro de Gracia sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 105 publications — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Alvaro de Gracia D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alvaro de Gracia sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 47 D-Index — 52nd percentile

52% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

Alvaro de Gracia is affiliated with the University of Perugia in Italy. Their research focuses primarily on engineering and energy, with a particular emphasis on mechanical engineering and renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental applications.

Their work covers multiple subfields of study including building and construction, electrical and electronic engineering, and environmental engineering. The main topics explored include phase change materials research, adsorption and cooling systems, solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, building energy and comfort optimization, smart grid energy management, solar energy systems and technologies, and solar-powered water purification methods.

Recent publications by Alvaro de Gracia highlight key developments in energy efficiency and thermal energy storage. Notable papers include:

  • Optimal control of natural ventilation as passive cooling strategy for improving the energy performance of building envelope with PCM integration (2020, Renewable Energy)
  • Improving the energy efficiency of passive PCM system using controlled natural ventilation (2020, Energy and Buildings)
  • Perspectives on thermal energy storage research (2021, Energy)
  • Systematic review on model predictive control strategies applied to active thermal energy storage systems (2021, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews)
  • Bibliometric analysis of smart control applications in thermal energy storage systems. A model predictive control approach (2020, Journal of Energy Storage)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Alvaro de Gracia include Luisa F. Cabeza, Cèsar Fernández, Joan Tarragona, Alicia Crespo, and Anna Laura Pisello. This collaborative network spans several research projects and publications, contributing to the fields of thermal energy storage and sustainable energy.

Their works are frequently published in journals like the Journal of Energy Storage, Energy, Building Simulation Conference proceedings, Applied Thermal Engineering, and Energies. These venues feature recurring contributions by de Gracia, particularly in the areas relating to energy storage technologies and building energy systems.

Best Publications

  • Materials used as PCM in thermal energy storage in buildings: A review

    L.F. Cabeza;A. Castell;C. Barreneche;C. Barreneche;A. de Gracia

  • Review on phase change materials (PCMs) for cold thermal energy storage applications

    E Oró;A de Gracia;A Castell;Mohammed Farid

  • Phase change materials and thermal energy storage for buildings

    Alvaro de Gracia;Luisa F. Cabeza

  • Vertical greenery systems for energy savings in buildings: A comparative study between green walls and green facades

    Julià Coma;Gabriel Pérez;Alvaro de Gracia;Silvia Burés

  • Thermal energy storage in building integrated thermal systems: A review. Part 1. active storage systems

    Lidia Navarro;Alvaro de Gracia;Shane Colclough;Maria Browne

  • Simulation-based optimization of PCM melting temperature to improve the energy performance in buildings

    Mohammad Saffari;Alvaro de Gracia;Cèsar Fernández;Luisa F. Cabeza

  • Supercritical CO2 as heat transfer fluid: A review

    Luisa F. Cabeza;Alvaro de Gracia;A. Inés Fernández;Mohammed M. Farid

  • Passive cooling of buildings with phase change materials using whole-building energy simulation tools: A review

    Mohammad Saffari;Alvaro de Gracia;Svetlana Ushak;Svetlana Ushak;Luisa F. Cabeza

  • Energy savings due to the use of PCM for relocatable lightweight buildings passive heating and cooling in different weather conditions

    Paula Marin;Mohammad Saffari;Alvaro de Gracia;Xibingyan Zhu

  • Experimental study of a ventilated facade with PCM during winter period

    Alvaro de Gracia;Lidia Navarro;Albert Castell;Álvaro Ruiz-Pardo

  • Numerical simulation of a PCM packed bed system: A review

    Alvaro de Gracia;Luisa F. Cabeza

  • Economic impact of integrating PCM as passive system in buildings using Fanger comfort model

    Mohammad Saffari;Alvaro de Gracia;Svetlana Ushak;Svetlana Ushak;Luisa F. Cabeza

  • Comparative life cycle assessment of thermal energy storage systems for solar power plants

    Eduard Oró;Antoni Gil;Alvaro de Gracia;Dieter Boer

  • Life cycle assessment of the inclusion of phase change materials (PCM) in experimental buildings

    Alvaro de Gracia;Lídia Rincón;Albert Castell;Melanie Jiménez

  • Simulation and control of thermally activated building systems (TABS)

    Joaquim Romaní;Alvaro de Gracia;Luisa F. Cabeza

  • Dynamic building envelope with PCM for cooling purposes – Proof of concept

    Alvaro de Gracia;Alvaro de Gracia

  • Optimized demand side management (DSM) of peak electricity demand by coupling low temperature thermal energy storage (TES) and solar PV

    Mohammad Saffari;Alvaro de Gracia;Cèsar Fernández;Martin Belusko

  • Integration of renewable technologies in historical and heritage buildings: A review

    Luisa Fernanda Cabeza;Alvaro De Gracia;Anna Laura Pisello

  • Numerical modelling of ventilated facades: A review

    Alvaro De Gracia;Albert Castell;Lidia Navarro;Eduard Oró

  • Thermal analysis of a ventilated facade with PCM for cooling applications

    Alvaro de Gracia;Lidia Navarro;Albert Castell;Álvaro Ruiz-Pardo

  • Thermal analysis of including phase change material in a domestic hot water cylinder

    A. de Gracia;E. Oró;M.M. Farid;L.F. Cabeza

Frequent Co-Authors

Luisa F. Cabeza
Luisa F. Cabeza University of Lleida
Anna Laura Pisello
Anna Laura Pisello University of Perugia
Mohammed M. Farid
Mohammed M. Farid University of Auckland
Martin Belusko
Martin Belusko Mondial Advisory
Albert Castell
Albert Castell The Canadian Real Estate Association
Camila Barreneche
Camila Barreneche University of Barcelona
Michel De Paepe
Michel De Paepe Ghent University
Franco Cotana
Franco Cotana University of Perugia
Frank Bruno
Frank Bruno University of South Australia
Domenico Mazzeo
Domenico Mazzeo Fondazione Politecnico di Milano

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