Assistant Professor (Italian RTD-B) in Mechanical Design and Machine Construction at the Department of Mechanic, Mathematics and Management, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. His main research topics regard the use of experimental mechanics techniques (Thermoelastic Stress Analysis, Strain Gauge) and non-destructive techniques (Thermography, Ultrasounds) for investigating the mechanic behavior of materials (fatigue and fracture mechanics). Co-Founder of DES srl (spin-off company) and qualified as level 3 NDT according to UNI EN 473:2008 ISO 9712 rules in the following methods: Thermal Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Visual Testing.