Dr. Luca Baldini

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Biography

Luca Baldini is a prominent figure in the field of Building and Energy Technology. He serves as an Institute Director and lecturer at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Building Systems. His research interests focus on energy in buildings, renewable energy, building energy systems, thermal energy storage, and simulations. Baldini has extensive teaching experience, including courses in the Master of Integrated Building Systems at ETH Zurich, and the CAS in Energy Systems for Climate-Neutral Areas and Districts. He previously held positions as a Scientific Group Leader at Empa and as an Innovations Manager. Baldini's strong academic background includes a doctorate from ETH Zurich in Building Energy Systems, and a diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Machines. In addition to his teaching and research, he is active in professional networks, serving as a member and spokesperson for the scientific advisory board of AEE Suisse. Baldini is committed to advancing knowledge in energy and building technologies through his innovative research and educational efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Institute Director / Lecturer

2017-03-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur

Leadership and teaching in the field of building energy technology.

Scientific Group Leader - Building Energy Systems Technologies

2016-03-01 — 2021-05-01

Empa • Dübendorf

Led research activities in building energy systems.

Innovations Manager

2014-05-01 — 2016-03-01

NEST Empa • Dübendorf

Managed innovative projects in building technology.

Managing Director / Head of Development and Sales of Building Technology

2009-11-01 — 2013-12-01

BS2 AG • Switzerland

Oversaw development and sales in building technology.

Awards

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Member and Spokesperson

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.