Senior Researcher at the Institute for Polymers, Composites, and Biomaterials (IPCB) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), where he works on polymer processing including product design and process development. His research focuses on the effect of thermo-mechanical history on the final morphology and properties of polymeric materials. Some of his areas of interest include the development of functional nanocomposite materials for barrier and electrical applications. Furthermore, he has experience in renewable bio-based polymer preparation and bio/photo-degradation analysis. He has over 150 publications and 10 international patents. Since 2012, he has been a member of the editorial board of several renowned scientific journals and regularly serves as a peer reviewer for funding agencies.