My name is Giacomo Canale and I am a Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer at Rolls-Royce plc. I work both with cold and hot components, metallic and composite structures. I am also a visiting researcher at the University of Derby, UK. I hold a PhD in aerospace engineering granted by the University of Bristol (2011). I hold a Master Degree in aerospace engineering (cum laude) granted by the University of Palermo, Italy (2005).