Dr. Massimo Mitolo, a distinguished scholar and scientist, has been bestowed the Knighthood in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in acknowledgment of his exceptional contributions to scientific endeavors that have brought great honor to the nation. He is renowned for his remarkable achievements in the field of electrical engineering.
Sir Massimo earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Napoli "Federico II" in Italy. His unwavering dedication and significant impact on the field have led to his recognition as a Fellow of IEEE “for contributions to the electrical safety of low- voltage systems”. Furthermore, he holds the distinguished title of Fellow from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in London, United Kingdom, and is a member of the IEEE-HKN Honor Society. Additionally, he is a registered Professional Engineer in both the state of California and Italy.
Presently, Dr. Mitolo serves as a Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at Irvine Valley College in California. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is a senior consultant specializing in the domains of failure analysis and electrical safety. His extensive research and industrial experience revolve around the comprehensive analysis and grounding of power systems, as well as electrical safety engineering.
Dr. Mitolo's expertise is reflected in his publication record, encompassing more than 170 journal papers, as well as the authorship of several influential books. Noteworthy titles authored by him include "Electrical Safety of Low-Voltage Systems" (McGraw-Hill, 2009), "Laboratory Manual for Introduction to Electronics: A Basic Approach" (Pearson, 2013), "Analysis of Grounding and Bonding Systems" (CRC Press, 2020), "Electrical Safety Engineering of Renewable Energy Systems" (IEEE Wiley, 2021), "Smart and Power Grid Systems: Design Challenges and Paradigms" (River Publishers 2022), and “Simulation-based Labs for Circuit analysis.” (River Publishers, 2024).
His scholarly endeavors have garnered significant recognition, culminating in his inclusion in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists List, as compiled by Stanford University.
Within the Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Department of the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS), Dr. Mitolo actively engages in various committees and working groups, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field and fostering collaborative efforts.
Acknowledging his achievements, Dr. Mitolo has been the recipient of numerous prestigious accolades throughout his career. Notably, he has been honored with the IEEE Region 6 Outstanding Engineer Award and has garnered nine Best Paper Awards for his exceptional scholarly contributions. Furthermore, he has received recognitions such as the IEEE Ralph H. Lee I&CPS Department Prize Award, the IEEE I&CPS Department Achievement Award, and the James E. Ballinger Engineer of the Year Award from the Orange County Engineering Council in California.
Books
[1] M. Mitolo “Simulation-based Labs for Circuit analysis.” River Publishers, 2024. ISBN: 9788770040815.
[2] K. B. Prakash, S. Padmanaban, M. Mitolo: “Smart and Power Grid Systems: Design Challenges and Paradigms,” River Publishers, 2022. ISBN: 978-8770226721.
[3] M. Mitolo, R. Araneo: “Electrical Safety Engineering of Renewable Energy Systems,” IEEE Press Wiley, 2021. ISBN: 978-1119624981.
[4] M. Mitolo: “Analysis of Grounding and Bonding Systems,” CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. ISBN: 978-0367341251.
[5] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi: “Laboratory Manual for Introduction to Electronics: A Basic Approach,” Pearson, 2013. ISBN: 978-0132954785.
[6] M. Mitolo: “Electrical Safety of Low-Voltage Systems,” McGraw-Hill, 2009. ISBN: 978-0071508186.
Book Chapters
[1] Mehdi Abbasipour, Xiaodong Liang, and Massimo Mitolo, "Power Electronics in HVDC Transmission Systems,” Chapter 2 of the book “Smart and Power Grid Systems Design Challenges and Paradigms,” River Publishers. January 2022; pp. 21-83.
[2] Shah Mohammad Rezwanul Haque Shawon, Xiaodong Liang, and Massimo Mitolo, "Planning Active Distribution Systems Using Microgrid Formation," Chapter 6 of the book “Smart and Power Grid Systems Design Challenges and Paradigms,” River Publishers. January 2022; pp. 157-184.
[3] Md Abu Saaklayen, Xiaodong Liang, Sherif O. Faried, and Massimo Mitolo, "Soft Open Point in Active Distribution Systems," Chapter 10 of the book “Smart and Power Grid Systems Design Challenges and Paradigms,” River Publishers. January 2022; pp. 253-286.
Papers in Academic Journals
2023
[A1] V. Cirimele, F. Freschi and M. Mitolo, "I Charge, Therefore I Drive: Current State of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems," in IEEE Power and Energy Magazine, vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 91-97, Nov.-Dec. 2023, DOI: 10.1109/MPE.2023.3308227.
[A2] S. Favuzza, M. Mitolo, S. Moradi, R. Musca and G. Zizzo, "A General Methodology for Short-circuit Calculations in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 2742-2749, May-June 2023, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2023.3234232.
[A3] S. K. Yadav, N. Mishra, B. Singh, P. Sanjeevikumar, F. Blaabjerg and M. Mitolo, "A Minimal Drift MPPT Technique for Solar Grid-Tied Multilevel Converter by Multiobjective Swarm," in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 2641-2649, June 2023, DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2022.3232848.
2022
[A4] S. Karamdel, X. Liang, S. O. Faried and M. Mitolo, "Optimization Models in Cyber-Physical Power Systems: A Review," in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 130469-130486, 2022, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3229626.
[A5] M. Mitolo et al., “Fast, superfast, and ultra-superfast Intelligent and Smart Charging Solutions for Electric Vehicles,” in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2022, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2022.3187675.
[A6] M. A. Igder, X. Liang and M. Mitolo, "Service Restoration Through Microgrid Formation in Distribution Networks: A Review," in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 46618-46632, 2022, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3171234.
[A7] Ali Moghassemi, Shayan Ebrahimi, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Massimo Mitolo, Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen, “Two fast metaheuristic-based MPPT techniques for partially shaded photovoltaic system,” International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (IJEPES), Volume 137, May 2022, 107567, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107567.
[A8] Jain, V., Chakrabarti, P., Mitolo, M. et al., “A Power-Efficient Multichannel Low-Pass Filter Based on the Cascaded Multiple Accumulate Finite Impulse Response (CMFIR) Structure for Digital Image Processing,” in Circuits Syst Signal Process (February 2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00034-022-01960-5.
[A9] M. Mitolo, G. Zizzo, C. Fox and T. Bajzek, "Safety Protocols for Forensic Inspections in the Time of COVID-19: An Approach to Protect Practitioners," in IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 26-30, Jan.-Feb. 2022, DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2021.3114658.
2021
[A10] M. Mitolo et al., "Small-Signal Stability Analysis for Microgrids Under Uncertainty Using MALANN Control Technique," in IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 3797-3807, Sept. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/JSYST.2020.3020509.
[A11] M. Mitolo, E. Pons and G. Zizzo, "A Methodology for Protection of Trees Against Lightning Strikes as a Measure to Prevent Fires and Loss of Human Life," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 3538-3544, July-Aug. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3084122.
[A12] M. Mitolo et al., "Improved Perturb and Observation Maximum Power Point Tracking Technique for Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems," in IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 3024-3035, June 2021, DOI: 10.1109/JSYST.2020.3003255.
[A13] P. Sanjeevi Kumar and M. Mitolo, "Multilevel Converter Applications in the Area of Renewable Energy, More-Electric Propulsion, Electric Vehicles and Power Grid Integration," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 3, pp. 3050-3051, May-June 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2021.3050137.
[A14] R. Araneo and M. Mitolo, "Insulation Resistance and Failures of a High-Power Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Installation: A Case Study," in IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 16-22, May-June 2021, DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2020.3024490.
[A15] M. Mitolo et al.: "Systematic Approach for State-of-the-Art Architectures and System-on-Chip Selection for Heterogeneous IoT Applications," in IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 25594-25622, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3055650.
[A16] N. C. Lenin, S. Padmanaban, M. S. Bhaskar, M. Mitolo and E. Hossain, "Ceiling Fan Drives – Past, Present and Future," in IEEE Access, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3052899.
[A17] A. Moghassemi, S. Padmanaban, V. K. Ramachandaramurthy, M. Mitolo and M. Benbouzid, "A Novel Solar Photovoltaic Fed TransZSI-DVR for Power Quality Improvement of Grid-Connected PV Systems," in IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 7263-7279, 2021, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3048022.
[A18] S. R. Khasim, D. C, S. Padmanaban, J. B. Holm-Nielsen and M. Mitolo, "A Novel Asymmetrical 21-Level Inverter for Solar PV Energy System With Reduced Switch Count," in IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 11761-11775, 2021, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3051039.
[A19] R. Candela, A. Gattuso, M. Mitolo, E. R. Sanseverino and G. Zizzo, "A Comparison of Special Bonding Techniques for Transmission and Distribution Cables Under Normal and Fault Conditions," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 101-109, Jan.-Feb. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2020.3032947.
[A20] X. Liang, C. Andalib-Bin-Karim, W. Li, M. Mitolo and M. N. S. K. Shabbir, "Adaptive Virtual Impedance-Based Reactive Power Sharing in Virtual Synchronous Generator Controlled Microgrids," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 46-60, Jan.-Feb. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2020.3039223.
2020
[A21] M. Mitolo et al.: “Survey of DC-DC Non-isolated Topologies for Unidirectional Power Flow in Fuel Cell Vehicles,” in IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 178130-178166, 28-09-2020, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3027041.
[A22] R. Candela, A. Gattuso, M. Mitolo, E. R. Sanseverino and G. Zizzo, "A Model for Assessing the Magnitude and Distribution of Sheath Currents in Medium and High-Voltage Cable Lines," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 6250-6257, Nov.-Dec. 2020, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2020.3025516.
[A23] M. Mitolo et al.: “Implementation of Designed PV Integrated Controlled Converter System,” in IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 100905-100915, 2020, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2997405.
[A24] M. Mitolo et al.: “Review of Health Prognostics and Condition Monitoring of Electronic Components,” in IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 75163-75183, 2020, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2989410.
[A25] Thayumanavan, Porselvi, Deepa Kaliyaperumal, Umashankar Subramaniam, Mahajan S. Bhaskar, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, Zbigniew Leonowicz, and Massimo Mitolo. 2020. "Combined Harmonic Reduction and DC Voltage Regulation of a Single DC Source Five-Level Multilevel Inverter for Wind Electric System" Electronics 9, no. 6: 979. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9060979.
[A26] G. D. Lorenzo, R. Araneo, M. Mitolo, A. Niccolai and F. Grimaccia, "Review of O&M Practices in PV Plants: Failures, Solutions, Remote Control, and Monitoring Tools," in IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 914-926, July 2020, doi: 10.1109/JPHOTOV.2020.2994531.
[A27] G. Ala, S. Favuzza, M. Mitolo, R. Musca and G. Zizzo, "Forensic Analysis of Fire in a Substation of a Commercial Center," in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 3218-3223, May-June 2020, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2020.2971675.
[A28] M. Mitolo: “Thoughts on Electrical Safety.” IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, May-June 2020. Volume: 26, Issue: 3. DOI: 10.1109/mias.2020.2971071.
[A29] Karthikeyan, M., R. Elavarasu, P. Ramesh, C. Bharatiraja, P. Sanjeevikumar, Lucian Mihet-Popa, and Massimo Mitolo. 2020. "A Hybridization of Cuk and Boost Converter Using Single Switch with Higher Voltage Gain Compatibility" Energies 13, no. 9: 2312. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13092312
2019
[A30] M. Mitolo, P. Dehghanian, B. Wang, S. Wang: “Electrical Safety Considerations in Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 55, No.6; November/December 2019. Pages: 6603-6612. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2019.2936474.
[A31] M. Mitolo, P. Dehghanian, R. Araneo: “Electrical Safety in Academic Laboratories.” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 55, No.6; November/December 2019. Pages: 5613-5620. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2019.2934940.
[A32] M. Mitolo, L. Martirano: “Guest Editorial: Energy Efficiency, Building Automation, Metering, and Microgrids in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 55, No.6; November/December 2019. Pages: 6997-6998. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2019.2940868.
[A33] M. Mitolo, G. Zizzo, R. Musca: “Electrical Safety Analysis in the Presence of Resonant Grounding Neutral.” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume: 55, No.6: 5; Sept.-Oct. 2019. Pages: 4483-4489. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2019.2926236
[A34] M. Mitolo, R. Araneo: “A brief history of Maxwell’s Equations”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, May-June 2019. Volume: 25, Issue: 3. DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2019.2898096. Pages: 8 - 13
[A35] M. Mitolo, G. Zizzo, R. Musca: “A Cost-effective Solution for Clearing High-Impedance Ground-Faults in Over-Head Low-Voltage Lines”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume: 55, No. 2; March/April 2019. Pages: 1208-1213. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2018.2884927.
[A36] M. Mitolo, R. Araneo: “A brief history of Electromagnetism”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine; March/April 2019. Volume 25, Issue 2. DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2018.2884753. Pages: 7-11.
[A37] M. Mitolo et al.: “Energy Analysis in an Italian Opera House and Energy Savings Strategies”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine; March/April 2019. Volume 25, Issue 2. DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2018.2875132. Pages: 45-51.
[A38] M. Mitolo et al.: “On the Interconnections of HV–MV Stations to Global Grounding Systems”; IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume: 55, No. 2; March/April 2019. Pages: 1126-1134. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2018.2875383.
[A39] M. Mitolo, T. Bajzek: “New Generation Tester to Assess the Electrical Safety in Low-Voltage Distribution Systems”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume: 55, No. 1; January/February 2019. Pages: 106 – 110. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2018.2864697.
2018
[A40] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, V. Cirimele: “Inductive power transfer for automotive applications: state-of-the-art and future trends”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 54, No. 5; September/October 2018. Pages: 4069-4079. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2018.2836098.
[A41] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical safety of plug-in electric vehicles: Shielding the public from shock”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, May/June 2018, Volume 24, Issue 3. DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2017.2740454.
2017
[A42] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, L. Orlietti; S. Corgnati: “Energy Savings in Integrated Urban Water Systems: A Case Study”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 53, No. 6; November/December 2017. Pages 5150-5154. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2017.2738599.
[A43] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Analysis of causation of a flour dust explosion in an industrial plant”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 53, No. 6; November/December 2017. Pages: 5182-5186. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2017.2725947.
[A44] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, L. Giaccone: “Arc Welding Processes: An Electrical Safety Analysis”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 53, No. 2; March/April 2017. Pages 819-825. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2626260.
[A45] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi: “Currents passing through the human body: the numerical viewpoint”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 53, No. 2; March/April 2017. Pages 826-832. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2626265.
2016
[A46] M. Mitolo, T. Bajzek: “Safety against burns from hot touchable parts of electrical equipment”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 52, No. 5; Sep/Oct 2016. Pages: 3699 – 3704. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2593809.
[A47] M. Mitolo, A. Pettinger: “Interactions between cathodically protected pipelines and grounding systems”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 52, No. 5; Sep/Oct 2016. Pages:3694-3698. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2593809.
[A48] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia: “Galileo Ferraris, A Life Dedicated to the Electrical Sciences”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 5; Sep/Oct 2016. Pages 8-11. ISSN: 1077-2618. DOI: 10.1109/MIAS.2016.2574223.
[A49] M. Mitolo et al.: “District Heating Safety Issues: Interactions Between Grounding Systems and Thermal Installations”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Vol. 52, No. 3; May/June 2016. Pages 2040-2045. ISSN: 0093-9994; DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2511088.
[A50] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical Model of Building Structures under Ground-Fault Conditions, Part II”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 52, No. 2; March/April 2016. Pages 1285–1289. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2510967.
[A51] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical Model of Building Structures under Ground-Fault Conditions, Part I”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 52, No. 2; March/April 2016. Pages 1250-1256. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2483702.
[A52] M. Mitolo: “On the New Terminology Introduced in Std. IEEE P3003.2 Recommended Practice for Equipment Grounding and Bonding in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 52, No. 2; March/April 2016. Pages 1221–1225. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2483706.
[A53] M. Mitolo, H. Liu: “Touch Voltage Analysis in Low-Voltage Power Systems Studies”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. Vol. 52, No. 1; January/February 2016. Pages 556–559. ISSN: 0093-9994. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2015.2461177.
2015
[A54] M. Mitolo, K. Maynard, D. O’Reilly: “Safe Utilization of Existing Grounding Systems for Expansions and Upgrades of Substations”. Special Issue on Grounding Systems of the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. Vol. 51, No. 6 Nov/Dec 2015; pages 5385-5389.
[A55] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical Safety of Aeronautical Ground Lighting Systems”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 51, No. 3, May/June 2015; pages 2003-2008.
[A56] M. Mitolo et al: “The Electrical Systems of Roadway Tunnels: Safety Design and Ecomanagement”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 51, No. 2, March/April 2015; pages 1920-1927.
2014
[A57] M. Mitolo, P. Montazemi: “Electrical Safety in the Industrial Workplace: an IEC Point of View”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 50, No. 6, November/December 2014; pages 4329-4335.
[A58] M. Mitolo et al.: “DC Task Team Report”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 50, No. 5, September/October 2014; pages 2996-3003
[A59] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, M. Tartaglia: “Interferences Phenomena between Separate Grounding Systems”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 50, No. 4, July/August 2014; pages 2853-2860.
[A60] M. Mitolo, H. Liu, F. Freschi, M. Tartaglia: “Ground-Fault Conditions in Low-Voltage Systems. Potential Differences between Exposed-Conductive-Parts”, IEEE Industry Applications Magazine; May/June 2014, Vol. 20, No. 3; pages 34-39.
[A61] M. Mitolo, H. Liu, J. Qiu: “Ground-Fault Loop Impedance Calculations in Single-Phase Systems”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 50, No. 2, March/April 2014; pages 1331-1337.
[A62] M. Mitolo: “On Outdoor Lighting Installations Grounding Systems”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Vol. 50, No. 1; January/February 2014; pages 33-38.
2013
[A63] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, F. Freschi, A. Guerrisi: “Numerical Simulation of Heart-Current Factors and Electrical Models of the Human Body”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Volume 49, Issue 5, September/October 2013, pages 2290-2299. (2012 I&CPS Ralph H. Lee Department Prize Paper Award)
[A64] M. Mitolo, H. Liu, F. Shokooh: “Thermal Sizing and Electric Shock Calculations for Equipment Grounding Conductors”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications; Volume 49, No. 4, July/August 2013, pages 1720 - 1725.
[A65] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, F. Freschi: “An Effective Semi-Analytical Method for Simulating Grounding Grids”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 49, No. 1, January/February 2013, pages 252-263. (Power Systems Engineering Committee 2012 Prize Paper Award)
2012
[A66] G. Parise, M. Mitolo: “A Novel Approach to the Electrical Safety of Low-Voltage Installations: the TN - Island Grounding System”. European Transactions on Electrical Power 2012; 22: 616-626.
[A67] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia: “An Analytical Evaluation of the Factor k2 for Protective Conductors”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 48, No. 1, January/February 2012, pages 211-217.
[A68] M. Mitolo et al.: “User Specifications for Operational and Switching Procedures, a Working Group Report”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 48, No. 1 January/February 2012, pages 225-228.
2011
[A69] G. Parise, M. Mitolo, L. Parise: “Grounding System in Marinas: The Micro-System approach”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 47, No. 5, September/October 2011, pages 2204-2209.
[A70] G. Parise, L. Martirano, M. Mitolo: “Electrical Safety of Street Light Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Volume 26, number 3, July 2011, pages 1952-1959.
[A71] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, F. Freschi: “To Bond or Not to Bond: That Is the Question”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 47, No. 2, March/April 2011, pages 989-995.
[A72] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, F. Freschi, M. Pastorelli: “Ecodesign of Low-Voltage Systems and Exposure to ELF Magnetic Fields,” pages 984-988, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 47, No. 2, March/April 2011, pages 984-988.
2010
[A73] M. Mitolo: “Of Electrical Distribution Systems with Multiple Grounded Neutrals,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 46, No. 4, July/August 2010, pages 1541-1546.
[A74] M. Mitolo: “Shock Hazard in the Presence of Protective Residual Current Devices”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 46, No. 4, July/August 2010, pages 1552-1557.
[A75] M. Mitolo: “Shall Masts and Metal Structures Supporting Antennae be grounded?”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 46, No. 4, July/August 2010, pages 1547-1551.
[A76] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia: “An Analytical Evaluation of the prospective I2t to Assess Short Circuit Capabilities of Cables and Busways”. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Volume 25, No. 3, July 2010, pages 1334-1339.
[A77] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, S. Panetta: “Of International Terminology and Wiring Methods Used in the Matter of Bonding and Earthing of Low-Voltage Power Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 46, No. 3, May/June 2010, pages 1089-1095.
[A78] M. Mitolo, P. E. Sutherland, R. Natarajan: “Effect of High Fault Currents on Ground Grid Design”, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 46, No. 3, May/June 2010, pages 1118-1124.
2009
[A79] M. Mitolo: “Is it possible to calculate Safety?”. IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, May-June 2009, pages 31-35.
2008
[A80] M. Mitolo: “Grounding the Neutral of Electrical Systems through Low Resistance Grounding Resistors: an application case”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 44, No. 5, September/October 2008, pages 1311-1316.
[A81] M. Mitolo: “Protective Bonding Conductors: an IEC point of view.” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 44, No. 5, September/October 2008, pages 1317-1321.
Authored Papers in Proceedings of International Conferences
2022
[P1] S. Favuzza, M. Mitolo, R. Musca and G. Zizzo, "Short-circuit Calculations in Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids," 2022 IEEE/IAS 58th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS), 2022, pp. 1-6, DOI: 10.1109/ICPS54075.2022.9773901.
2021
[P2] E. Stracqualursi, R. Araneo and M. Mitolo, "On the measuring methods of the soil electrical resistivity," 2021 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2021 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe), 2021, pp. 1-6, DOI: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope51590.2021.9584476.
[P3] M. Mitolo et al., "Deep Neural Networks for Electric Energy Theft and Anomaly Detection in the Distribution Grid," 2021 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2021 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe), 2021, pp. 1-5, DOI: 10.1109/EEEIC/ICPSEurope51590.2021.9584796.
[P4] M. Mitolo, E. Pons and G. Zizzo, "Protection of Trees Against Lightning Strikes as a Measure to Prevent Fires and Loss of Human Life," 2021 IEEE/IAS 57th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS), 2021, pp. 1-6, DOI: 10.1109/ICPS51807.2021.9416630.
[P5] M. Mitolo, G. Zizzo, C. Fox and T. Bajzek, "Forensic Inspections in the Time of Covid-19," 2021 IEEE/IAS 57th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS), 2021, pp. 1-5, DOI: 10.1109/ICPS51807.2021.9416634.
2020
[P6] M. Alhazmi, P. Dehghanian, M. Nazemi and M. Mitolo, "Joint Operation Optimization of the Interdependent Water and Electricity Networks," 2020 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI, USA, 2020, pp. 1-7, DOI: 10.1109/IAS44978.2020.9334855.
[P7] M. Mitolo, N. Gupta, D. Almakhles, M. S. Bhaskar, P. Sanjeevikumar, J.B. Holm-Nielsen: "Novel Hybrid High Gain Converter: Combination of Cuk and Buck-Boost Structures with Switched Inductor for DC Microgrid," 2nd IEEE Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM), Izmir, Turkey, 2020, pp. 47-52, DOI: 10.1109/GPECOM49333.2020.9247912.
[P8] M. Mitolo et al.: “A Model for the Study of Sheath Currents in Medium Voltage Cables for Industrial Application.” 2020 IEEE/IAS 56th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P9] M. Mitolo et al.: “A Combined Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Prediction in Energy Environments.” 2020 IEEE/IAS 56th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P10] M. Mitolo et al.: “Improving Reactive Power Sharing in Microgrids by Adaptive Virtual Impedance Approach.” 2020 IEEE/IAS 56th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P11] M. Mitolo et al.: “A Comparison of Special Bonding Techniques for Transmission and Distribution Cables.” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 4th I&CPS Europe).
[P12] M. Mitolo, L. Martirano: “Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS): a Review.” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 4th I&CPS Europe).
[P13] M. Mitolo et al.: “Novel Non-Isolated Quad-Switched Inductor Double-Switch Converter for DC Microgrid Application.” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 4th I&CPS Europe).
[P14] M. Mitolo et al.: “A Single-Source High-Gain Switched-Capacitor Multilevel Inverter with Inherent Voltage Balancing.” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 4th I&CPS Europe).
[P15] M. Mitolo et al.: “Study of Basic Units and Simulation of Passive Light Emitting Diode (LED) Driver Configurations.” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 4th I&CPS Europe).
[P16] M. Mitolo et al.: “Chain of X-Y Power Novel DC-DC Converters with Synchronous Grounded Switching for High Step-Up Renewable Power Applications.” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2020 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 4th I&CPS Europe).
2019
[P17] M. Mitolo et al.: “Legal Liability of Professional Engineers: The Case of a Fire at a Shopping Center”. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 3rd I&CPS Europe).
[P18] R. Araneo, M. Mitolo: “On the Insulation Resistance in High-Power Free-Field Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Plants.” 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC – 3rd I&CPS Europe).
[P19] M. Mitolo, P. Dehghanian, R. Araneo: “Electrical Safety of Academic Laboratories”. 2019 IEEE-IAS 55th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P20] M. Mitolo, G. Zizzo, M. Tartaglia: “Electrical Safety of Resonant Grounding.” 2019 IEEE-IAS 55th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
2018
[P21] M. Mitolo, G. Zizzo, R. Musca: “On the de-energization of over-head low-voltage lines under high-impedance fault conditions”. 2018 IEEE/IAS 54th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P22] M. Mitolo, T. J. Bajzek: “Measuring the electrical safety in low-voltage distribution systems.” 2018 IEEE/IAS 54th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P23] X. Liang, Yi-gang He, M. Mitolo, W. Li: “Support vector machine based dynamic load model using synchrophasor data,” 2018 IEEE/IAS 54th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS), pages 1-11.
[P24] M. Mitolo et al.: “Interconnections criteria of grounding grids in global grounding systems.” 2018 IEEE/IAS 54th Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
2017
[P25] M. Mitolo et al.: “Energy consumption in an Italian opera house: Analysis and possible reduction.” 2017 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2017 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe).
[P26] M. Mitolo; S. Favuzza; G. Zizzo: “Fire risk assessment and cable selection for end-user substations.” 2017 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2017 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe).
[P27] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical safety of electric vehicles.” 2017 IEEE/IAS 53rd Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P28] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Analysis of causation of a dust explosion in industrial plant.” 2017 IEEE/IAS 53rd Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P29] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia, L. Orlietti; S. Corgnati: “Energy savings in integrated urban water systems: A case study.” 2017 IEEE/IAS 53rd Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
2016
[P30] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, L. Giaccone: “Electrical safety in arc welding processes.” 2016 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P31] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi: “Currents flowing through the human body: The numerical viewpoint.” 2016 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P32] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, V. Cirimele: “Inductive power transfer for automotive applications: State-of-the-art and future trends.” 2016 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P33] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia: “Arc flash hazard in distribution systems protected with fuses: IEC vs. IEEE approach.” 2016 IEEE 16th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC).
[P34] M. Mitolo, A. Pettinger: “Interactions between cathodically protected pipelines and grounding systems.” 2016 IEEE/IAS 52nd Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS)
[P35] M. Mitolo, T. J. Bajzek: “Safety against burns from hot touchable parts of electrical equipment.” 2016 IEEE/IAS 52nd Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P36] M. Mitolo et al.: “Functions and duties of the forensic electrical engineer.” 2016 IEEE/IAS 52nd Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
2015
[P37] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical model of building structures under ground-fault conditions. Part II.” 2015 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P38] M. Mitolo et al.: “District heating safety issues: Interactions between grounding systems and thermal installations.” 2015 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P39] M. Mitolo: “On the new terminology introduced in Std. IEEE P3003.2 Recommended Practice for Equipment Grounding and Bonding in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.” 2015 IEEE/IAS 51st Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P40] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical model of building structures under ground-fault conditions. Part I.” 2015 IEEE/IAS 51st Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference (I&CPS).
[P41] M. Mitolo, L. Parise, G. Parise: “Safety procedures for electrical work in installations susceptible to unexpected sources of energy.” 2015 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop.
[P42] M. Mitolo, H. Liu: “Touch voltage analysis in low-voltage power systems studies.” 2015 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop
2014
[P43] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, R. Tommasini: “Electrical safety of aeronautical ground lighting systems.” 2014 IEEE Industry Application Society Annual Meeting.
[P44] M. Mitolo, P. Montazemi: “Electrical safety in the industrial workplace: An IEC point of view.” 2014 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop.
2013
[P45] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, M. Tartaglia: “Interferences phenomena between separate grounding systems.” 2013 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P46] M. Mitolo et al.: “Ecodesign and ecomanagement of the electrical systems of roadway tunnels.” 2013 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting
[P47] M. Mitolo et al.: “Economics of DC power distribution for motors.” 49th IEEE/IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference. 2013.
[P48] M. Mitolo et al.: “DC task team report.” 49th IEEE/IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference. 2013.
[P49] M. Mitolo, P. Montazemi: “An analytical quantification of errors due to the use and misuse of cable positive-sequence impedances provided by the NEC.” 49th IEEE/IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference. 2013.
[P50] M. Mitolo, H. Liu, J. Qiu: “Ground-fault loop impedance calculations in single-phase systems.” 49th IEEE/IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference. 2013.
[P51] M. Mitolo et al.: “Latent potential differences between exposed-conductive-parts under ground-fault conditions in low-voltage systems.” 2013 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop.
2012
[P52] M. Mitolo, H. Liu, F. Shokooh: “Thermal sizing and electric shock calculations for equipment grounding conductors.” 2012 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P53] M. Mitolo et al.: “Numerical simulation of heart-current factors and electrical models of the human body.” 2012 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P54] M. Mitolo et al.: “Safety evolution of residential microsystems.” 2012 IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition (ENERGYCON).
[P55] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, M. Tartaglia: “An effective semi-analytical method for simulating grounding grids.” 8th IEEE Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Conference. 2012.
2011
[P56] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia: “An analytical evaluation of the factor k2 for protective conductors.” 2011 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P57] M. Mitolo et al.: “User specifications for operational and switching procedures, a working group report.” 2011 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference.
[P58] M. Mitolo, L. Parise, G. Parise: “Grounding system in marinas: The micro-system approach.” 2011 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference.
2010
[P59] M. Mitolo, F. Freschi, M. Tartaglia: “To Bond or Not to Bond: That Is the Question.” 2010 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
[P60] M. Mitolo et al.: “Ecodesign of low-voltage systems and exposure to ELF magnetic fields.” 2010 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference - Conference Record.
[P61] M. Mitolo et al.: “Grounding of distributed low-voltage loads: The street lighting systems.” 2010 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference - Conference Record.
2009
[P62] M. Mitolo, S. Panetta, M. Tartaglia: “Of International Terminology and Wiring Methods Used in the Matter of Bonding and Earthing of Low-Voltage Power Systems.” 2009 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.
2008
[P63] M. Mitolo, M. Tartaglia: “Evaluation of the Prospective Joule Integral to Assess the Limit Short Circuit Capability of Cables and Busways.” 2008 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting
[P64] M. Mitolo, D. Fredericks: “On modeling utility substations equivalent source.” 2008 IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference.
2007
[P65] M. Mitolo et al.: “Low Voltage Distribution Transformers: Analysis of the Exposure to ELF Magnetic Fields.” IECON 2007 - 33rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society.
[P66] M. Mitolo: “Safety and Risk Analysis of Standard Protective Measures Against Electric Shock.” 2007 IEEE Industry Applications Annual Meeting.
[P67] M. Mitolo et al.: “Evaluation of Voltage Exposures Due to AC/DC Stray Currents.” 2007 IEEE Industry Applications Annual Meeting.
[P68] M. Mitolo: “Shall Masts and Metal Structures Supporting Antennae be grounded?” 2007 IEEE/IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference.
[P69] M. Mitolo: “Shock Hazard in the Presence of Protective Residual Current Devices.” 2007 IEEE/IAS Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference.
2006
[P70] M. Mitolo: “On Outdoor Lighting Installations Grounding Systems.” Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE Industry Applications Conference Forty-First IAS Annual Meeting.
[P71] M. Mitolo, P. E. Sutherland, R. Natarajan: “Effects of High Fault Currents on Ground Grid Design.” Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE Industry Applications Conference Forty-First IAS Annual Meeting.
[P72] M. Mitolo: “Effects of Electrical Currents and Bonding Requirements in Buildings.” Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE Industry Applications Conference Forty-First IAS Annual Meeting.
[P73] M. Mitolo, L. Martirano, G. Parise: “TN-Island Grounding System and the House of the Future.” Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE Industry Applications Conference Forty-First IAS Annual Meeting.
[P74] M. Mitolo, G. Parise: “TN - Island Grounding System.” 2006 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference - Conference Record.
[P75] M. Mitolo: “Of Electrical Distribution Systems with Multiple Grounded Neutrals.” 2006 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference - Conference Record.
2005
[P76] M. Mitolo: “Grounding the neutral of electrical systems through low resistance grounding resistors: an application case.” 40th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2005 Industry Applications Conference, 2005.
[P77] M. Mitolo: “Protective bonding conductors: an IEC point of view.” 2005 IEEE Technical Conference on Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.
Authored articles in technical magazines
2023
[M1] M. Mitolo: “Ethics in the Electrical Design,” TuttoNormel, August 2023, Pub. TNE, Torino, Italy.
2020
[M2] M. Mitolo: “Equipotential Bonding in Buildings and Associated Risks”, Industrial Electrix, Issue 3, August 2020, Australasian Power Technologies Publications Pty Ltd., Australia.
2016
[M3] M. Mitolo: “Safe Design of an End-User Substation Ground Grid”, EC&M - The Magazine of Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance; Pub. Primedia, USA. Volume 115; Issue 5, May 2016. Pages 26-32. ISSN 0013-4260.
2014
[M4] M. Mitolo, H. Liu: “Calculating touch voltages and electric shock risk in low-voltage systems”, EC&M - The Magazine of Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance; Pub. Primedia, USA. April 2014.
2010
[M5] M. Mitolo: “Of the Fault Currents at the Service Entrance of Industrial Facilities”, Il Giornale dell’Installatore Elettrico”, March 2010, pages 48-51. Pub. Reed Business Information, Milan, Italy.
2009
[M6] M. Mitolo: “Stray Currents in Electrical Transit Systems”, “Il Giornale dell’Installatore elettrico”, no. 10, July 15, 2009, pp. 24-26. Pub. Reed Business Information, Milan, Italy.
2007
[M7] M. Mitolo: “Electrical Fires”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, June 2007, pp. 62-66, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
2006
[M8] M. Mitolo: “Per Cent Voltage-Impedance Of Transformers: The True Interpretation”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, December 2006, pp. 42-45, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
[M9] M. Mitolo: “Calculating the Incident Energy Produced By Electric Arcs”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, October 2006, pp. 30-33, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
[M10] M. Mitolo: “Grounding The Neutral In Industrial Facilities”, L’Impianto Elettrico, n° 6, June 2006, pp. 18-22, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
[M11] M. Mitolo: “Animal Caused Electric Outages”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, April 2006, pp. 44-48, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
[M12] M. Mitolo: “American Working Space about Equipment”, “TuttoNormel”, February 2006, Pub. TNE, Torino, Italy.
[M13] M. Mitolo: “Ground Differential Protection for Transformers and Generators”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, January 2006, pp. 19-23, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
2005
[M14] M. Mitolo: “Fire Insurance Policy: in the USA its cost depends on the conditions of the electrical installations”, “TuttoNormel”, March 2005, pp. 20-22, Pub. TNE, Torino, Italy.
2004
[M15] M. Mitolo: “Short Circuit Calculation Methodologies: The IEEE Point of View”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, December 2004, pp. 20-25, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.
[M16] M. Mitolo: “Short Circuit Calculation Methods”, “EC&M - The Magazine of Electrical Design, Construction & Maintenance”, October 2004, pp. 54-58, Pub. Primedia, USA.
[M17] M. Mitolo: “Harmonic Voltage and Current Distortion”, “L’Impianto Elettrico”, September 2004, pp.82-87, Pub. Tecniche Nuove, Milan, Italy.