Dr. Andrea Ciani
Hydrogen Combustion Program Manager
Ansaldo Energia Switzerland AG
Baden, Switzerland
Andrea Ciani is Hydrogen Combustion Program Manager at Ansaldo Energia, based in Baden, Switzerland. He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from ETH Zurich, specializing in combustion diagnostics developed in collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute. His work focuses on the development of low-emission combustion technologies for gas turbines, with particular emphasis on hydrogen and alternative fuels for decarbonized power generation.
He has extensive experience in industrial R&D and engineering leadership, previously serving in technical and managerial roles at Alstom Power. His contributions include the development of advanced combustion systems, resulting in numerous patents and scientific publications. Andrea Ciani is actively involved in international research initiatives, including EU- and Swiss-funded projects such as FLEX4H2, and contributes to strengthening collaboration between academia and industry in the field of sustainable energy systems.
