Born in Giarre on 11.9.1955. Degree in on il 11.27.1980. University career: Researcher from 4.15.1983 to 10.31.99 at the University of Catania . From 10.1.84 to.3.31.85 has studied in Berlin under the direction of Prof. I. Müller of the Technische Universität of Berlino. From 11.1.99 up to 01.28.2005 he has been associated professor at University of Cagliari. From 01.3.2005:he became Ordinary Professor at the same University. He has more than 100 publications.