Graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino, Italy, in 1996.
After graduation he participated, as visiting researcher, at the Fluid Power Research Laboratory of the Politecnico di Torino, to extensive research projects on lubricating pumps for internal combustion engines.
In 2005 he joined the Faculty. He is currently associate professor and lecturer of the master courses of Fluid Power and Automotive Fluid Power Systems.
His research activity is mainly focused on modelling, simulation and testing of fluid power components.