Full Professor in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
(Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering)
Born in Imola (Bo) Italy on January 17th, 1960.
Graduated cum Laude in Mechanical Engineering on October 27th, 1983 at the University of Bologna.
PhD in Applied Mechanics
Private Pilot License
Nationality Italian
Foreign languages
English (good)
German (scholastic / scientific)
French (written / scientific)
Work CURRICULUM
1984-1985 He works at the OTO Melara Spa in La Spezia, Projects and Studies Office where he deals with various simulations on the following armored vehicles:
quadrinata 4x25 self-propelled currently supplied to the Italian Army
troop transport OTO C13
troop transport M 113 and "Camillino" supplied to the Italian Army
155 self-propelled Palmaria
preliminary project Ariete MBT
1986 was hired by Calderini Srl for the installation of new rotary machines in its own factory
1986 he won the Competition as Full Professor in the Higher Secondary School, being second on a national scale
1986-1988 wins the competition and completes the PhD in Mechanics Applied to Machines
1989 he joined the ITIS Belluzzi in Bologna as a High School Professor
1990 wins the competition and is hired as a Researcher at the University of Bologna
1998 wins the competition and is hired as a AssociateProfessor at the University of Bologna
2000 wins the competition and is hired as Full Professor at the University of Bologna
Scientific CURRICULUM
Computer specialist in (CAD / CAM / CAE) applied to Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial and Civil Engineering. He has also worked in the architectural CAD field. In this context he was consultant for supercomputing at the CINECA Interuniversity Computing Center in Bologna from 1991 to 1998.
In particular, he dealt with (in chronological order):
CAD (Computer Aided Design)
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing)
Flight simulation
Aeronautical navigation
Automatic attitude control of aircraft
Automatic trim control of cars
Vibration damping systems for satellites
Hydraulic systems for satellites
Large concrete and steel structures
Composite materials
Bonding
Optimization of structures, mechanisms and control systems in the aerospace, mechanical and civil sectors
Aeronautical structures
Naval structures
Aircraft engines (especially common rail diesel)
Air taxi (Uber)
Convertiplanes
Hybrid helicopters
Wind generators
Car design
Vending machines
Advanced transmissions
Electric propulsion
Automatic driving
Restoration of Historical items with additive manufacturing
Scientific collaborations with
Italy:
Ferrari Auto, FIAT Research Center, G.D., Ducati, Lamborghini Corse, Riva Calzoni, BBS-Riva, AerMacchi
Abroad:
DaimlerChrysler AG (Germany), BMW AG (Germany), Zukowskiy (Russia)
Software
The list includes only commonly used software. It does not include software used occasionally.
Operating systems: HPUX (system adminstrator level), Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Linux
CAD: Solid Edge, SolidWorks, AutoCad, Microstation
CAM: Cimatron
FEA: Ansys, Nastran, Design Space
DataBase: FileMaker, Oracle
Office Automation: the Microsoft suite
Graphics: CorelDraw, Photoshop
Professional activity
Flight simulator according to JAR FNPT II
High speed spindles for winding machines
Ultra-fast components and assemblies for automatic machines
Actuation systems for railway carriages
Structural components of railway carriages
Engine components
Drying systems for tiles
Urban and extra-urban traffic simulation systems
Automatic control systems for motor vehicles
Some small buildings
Air conditioning and heating systems for industries, offices and homes
Conversion of automotive engines into aviation
