Simone Di Piazza

Adjunct professor at the University of Bologna since 2020, currently Head of Innovation and R&D Services at Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

In the Innovation area he is responsible for managing:

• pre-development projects for innovative technologies in the vehicle, engine and electronics
• regional, national and European funded projects
• intellectual property (technical issues)
• relations with Universities and Research Centres

R&D Services include experts in materials and process technologies with the relevant laboratories.