​Chiara Bordin is an associate professor with a focus on teaching and research within the energy informatics domain. Her main research interests are related to mathematical optimization in the context of computer science applied to smart energy and power systems. She holds a M.Sc. and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Bologna (Italy). She obtained her PhD from the same university in control system engineering and operational research, with a thesis focused on mathematical optimization applied to thermal and electrical energy systems. Afterward, she worked as a research associate at the University of Durham (UK) in collaboration with the Durham Energy Institute and the Engineering Department of Cambridge University. She then worked as a postdoctoral fellow at NTNU, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway). She has been a research scientist at SINTEF Energy (Norway), the largest research centre in Scandinavia. Throughout this path, Chiara has been involved in a wide variety of interdisciplinary projects within energy and power systems, where she further developed three main research fields of specialization: predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, and pedagogy.

Per Kempe, born in 1961, is a distinguished expert in building and energy systems. He holds a PhD in Building Services Engineering from Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH). Throughout his career, Per has worked as a consultant, researcher, and teacher, contributing significantly to energy-efficient building projects. He has held various positions, including Senior Researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden since January 2023, Installation Technology Expert at PE Teknik & Arkitektur AB from 2013 to 2022, Technical Manager at Skanska Installation from 2011 to 2013, Installation Technology Specialist at Skanska Teknik from 2007 to 2011, and Consultant at AFRY and WSP from 1998 to 2006. Some of the projects he has recently worked on are BeBo Ändrade arbetssätt för att minska energigap i nya flerbostadshus (2024), BeBo Innovationstävling Bättre Bostads-FTX (2022-2024), and E2B2 Verifiering av centrala Bostads-FTX i flerbostadshus (2022-2023). Per has extensive experience in troubleshooting building systems, optimizing energy performance, and has been active in various standardization committees and advisory groups. He is also a member of Svensk Ventilation Styrgrupp produkter and participates in several working groups.

Arianna Fonsati is a PostDoc in the Sustainable Buildings division at the Royal University of Technology in Stockholm. She has worked in the industry as an architect and received a PhD in Urban and Regional Development from the Polytechnic University of Turin. Her research interests include digitalization in the construction industry, specifically analyzing and assessing different techniques to promote efficient processes for data exchange and management throughout the lifecycle of buildings. She is co-leader of sub-task 3 of IEA EBC Annex 91 on “openBIM for Energy Efficient Buildings” and has been involved in research projects at both national and international levels.

Max Tillberg is CEO of EQUA Solutions AB (Sweden) and has a M.Sc. in Engineering. Max has worked as a consultant in indoor climate, HVAC, building optimization, daylight and various environmental certification systems for over 20 years.

Dr. Rúnar Unnþórsson has over 24 years of experience in energy-related projects. His work spans thermoelectrics, geothermal power plant efficiency and maintenance analysis. He has also optimized maritime propulsion systems by retrofitting boats with advanced propellers, significantly reducing fuel consumption. Additionally, Dr. Unnþórsson has pioneered the repurposing of old EV batteries, integrating them with diesel generators to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enhance energy sustainability. Collaborating with industrial partners, public bodies, and government agencies, Dr. Unnþórsson ensures his work has practical applications and real-world impact. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iceland. His extensive background in energy solutions underscores his commitment to advancing technology and promoting sustainability across various industries.