Principles and Practices of Electrical Safety Engineering

Dr. Massimo Mitolo, a distinguished scholar and scientist, has been bestowed a 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 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). 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.