Academic Profile
Adjunct Professor at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna. Over the years, he has continuously taught within the School of Medicine and Surgery and the International Single-Cycle Degree Programme in Pharmacy, affiliated with the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, respectively. He is responsible for the teaching of Human Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and General Human Anatomy across several medical and health sciences degree programmes, as well as Human Anatomy within the International Pharmacy Degree Programme, while holding academic leadership responsibilities in course coordination and serving as Chair of the Examination Board across the Human Anatomy courses.
Within the International Single-Cycle Degree Programme in Pharmacy, he serves as Course Chair of the Integrated Human Anatomy Course and Chair of the Examination Board, coordinating the Human Anatomy curriculum, the organisation of teaching activities, and the design and supervision of student assessment procedures.
Since 2020, he has been Adjunct Professor at the University of Milan, where he has continuously taught within the School of Medicine and Surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health. He is responsible for the teaching of Human Anatomy and Histology across several degree programmes and also serves as Coordinator of the Integrated Human Anatomy and Histology Course and Chair of the Examination Board for the corresponding official examination sessions.
He has also contributed to postgraduate education at the University of Milan within the International Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, serving as lecturer for the Transplantation and Tissue Engineering module and participating in the coordination of teaching activities and student assessment within the programme.
University Education
Medical Doctor (MD), graduated in Medicine and Surgery and fully licensed to practise medicine. Registered with the Medical Council of Milan.
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Accredited in Reproductive Medicine through the EU Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine, Milan, ranking first overall (maximum score) in the international competitive selection process.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Experimental Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, awarded the degree with the highest distinction (Excellent).
Master of Science (MSc) in Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Telesurgery, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Master of Science (MSc) in Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, awarded with the highest distinction (Excellent).
Clinical and Research Experience
Research Fellow at Humanitas University, Milan, having ranked first with honours (maximum score) in the competitive selection process for a research fellowship funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and Humanitas University.
Consultant Physician in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine at EUGIN – Biogenesi, San Donato Group.
Awards, Honours and Scholarships
Recipient of ten scholarships throughout undergraduate and postgraduate training, including six merit-based university scholarships, three scholarships awarded by the Empeirikeion Foundation, and one scholarship awarded by the Experiment and Research Centre of Elpen.
Recipient of national and international scientific awards in recognition of achievements in research, robotic surgery, laparoscopic simulation, and scientific publications, including:
- Hellenic Surgical Society Award
- Robotic Surgery Marathon Award (Da Vinci Si Surgical System)
- Laparoscopic Simulation Cup Award
- Best Scientific Publication Award
He has also received the National Award for Poetry and Narrative Writing.
Scientific Publications and Editorial Activity
Author of numerous scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed, with research interests in human anatomy, regenerative medicine, mesenchymal stem cell biology, reproductive medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, surgical simulation, and innovation in medical education.
He serves in editorial and peer-review capacities for several international scientific journals, including:
- The BMJ (The British Medical Journal)
- Stem Cells International
- Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery
- Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
International Scientific Activity
He has participated in numerous national and international scientific congresses as Session Chair, Organizing Committee Member, and Speaker, contributing to the scientific organisation of academic meetings and to the dissemination of research in the fields of medicine and surgery.
Language Skills
Greek: Native language.
Italian: CELI 5 (C2) language certification awarded by the University of Perugia, corresponding to the highest level of proficiency under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), certifying full professional proficiency in written and spoken Italian.
English: Cambridge University (FCE) language certification. Continuous professional use of written and spoken English in international academic activities, the authoring of peer-reviewed scientific publications, editorial and peer-review responsibilities, participation in international scientific congresses, and medical-scientific communication.
French: Proficiency certified through successful completion of all four DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française) examinations, the official language certification of the French Republic – Ministry of National Education, administered by France Éducation international.
