2017-2020 | PhD in Mechanical Engineering | Loughborough University, UK 2014-2015 | MSc in Structural Integrity / Offshore Materials | Cranfield University, UK 2009-2013 | BSc in Civil Engineering | Politecnico di Bari, IT 2005-2009 | BSc in Building Engineering | Politecnico di Bari, IT 2000-2005 | Industrial Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | ITIS Alessandro Volta, IT

Mechanics of Materials (Polymers, Metals, Timber, Composites) Mechanics of Structures - from System to Material Level Structural Design of Aircraft Engines (in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, Boeing, NASA, IHI Japan, Pratt & Whitney, etc.) Fatigue & Fracture of Metallic Structures under Complex Loading and Mission Conditions Analysis of Bolted & Welded Connections for Aerospace Applications Design & Analysis of Structures at High Temperatures (HP / LP Turbines) Design & Analysis of Rotating Components (Shafts, Stub-shafts) Numerical Analysis of Full Thermal Management Systems (Piping & Accessories) Parametric FE Modelling (with Python and ANSYS APDL Scripting)

Currently serving as Mechanical Analysis Lead Engineer at GE Aerospace in Turin, Italy, within the R&D department (Advanced Technologies Organization). Responsible for mechanical analysis activities for next-generation propulsion systems (mainly, Turbomachinery). Duties include performing advanced structural simulations, vibration and fatigue assessments, material behaviour evaluations, to support design teams in developing optimised, reliable and highly-critical aircraft engine systems and components.