A highly qualified Italian academic and professional engineer with over 22 years as a Professor (qualified Full Professor) of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bari Aldo Moro and 28 years of self-employed engineering experience specializes in civil, geotechnical, industrial, and mechanical engineering. They hold a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (University of Ancona) and a Master’s in Civil-Structural Engineering (Polytechnic University of Bari), both with full grades.
As a Professor, they teach courses like Agricultural Mechanics, Precision Agriculture, and Work Safety in Agriculture, and have authored/co-authored 73 Scopus-indexed publications plus a mechanical engineering monograph. Their self-employed work includes managing high-value projects (e.g., Vodafone’s 4G/5G network upgrade in Apulia, €8.5M+; University of Bari’s agri-photovoltaic project) covering design, project management, and geotechnical constructions. Fluent in English and Italian, they are relocating to Fresno, CA for family reasons, pending a K-1 Visa and open to H-1B sponsorship. Proficient in AutoCAD, project management, and structural design, they bring extensive academic and industry expertise.