Massimo A. G. Mitolo

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.

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, UK, 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 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 over 190 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), and “Principles and Practices of Electrical Safety Engineering: Ensuring Protection in Electrical Systems,” (River Publishers, 2025).

His scholarly endeavors have garnered significant recognition, culminating in his inclusion in the World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists List since 2020, as compiled by Stanford University.