Prof. Gianfranco Rizzo

Born in Naples, 1952. Received in 1975 a laurea degree "cum laude" in Mechanical Engineering at University of Naples. He worked at FIAT, at Research National Council of Italy, at University of Naples and at University of Salerno, where he is Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Past Chair of the Mechanical and Management Engineering Teaching Council. Founder of the spin-off companies eProInn and ePowerIng. Past Chair of the IFAC TC “Automotive Control” (2008-2014). Associate Editor of Control Engineering Practice. Author of over 200 papers on: Modeling and Control of Automotive Engines, Hybrid and Solar Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Optimal Management of Bio-Economic Systems. Responsible and partner of European projects funded by European Committee, industry, public institutions. Member of numerous committees. Recipient of numerous awards. Best Paper Award at AVEC04. Co-Author of a patent for converting conventional cars into Hybrid Solar Vehicles. Accordeonist and founder of the Jazz Orchestra of the University of Salerno.