Profile
Former glass researcher, expert in the chemical durability and analysis of glass materials. Currently an independent freelance professional, scientific consultant and trainer.
Education and training
- 1972 – Degree in Chemistry, University of Padua
Professional experience
- From 1977 – Researcher at the Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro (Experimental Glass Station) in Murano-Venice (SSV)
- 1991–2001 – Head of the Chemical Analysis Department (chemical durability, glass for food and pharmaceuticals, bioglasses)
- 2001–2006 – Coordinator of SSV research activities and of European projects on reference materials and surface migration
- From 1992 – Chemical Consultant to the Coast Guard of the Port of Venice
- 2006 – Lecturer in glass technology, University of Siena
- 2007–2009 – Adjunct Professor, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Degree Programme in Materials Science
- 2007–2020 – Scientific Advisor, Stevanato Group
- 2017–2021 – Senior Scientific Consultant, United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) – revision of the “Glass Containers” section
Scientific activity
- Has published around 110 scientific papers
- Reviewer for international journals
- Speaker at international conferences and meetings
Standardisation work and international appointments
- Member of international technical committees and commissions (UNI, ISO, CEN, ASTM)
- Italian delegate to the European Pharmacopoeia – “Glass Containers” group (1998–2022)
- Member of TC 2 “Chemical Durability and Analysis”, International Commission on Glass (since 1992), Honorary Secretary and Chairman until 2005
Awards and honours
- 2007 – Turner Award (International Commission on Glass)
- 2021 – Certificate of Appreciation, United States Pharmacopoeia
Sporting activities
- Semi-professional basketball player with the Società C. Reyer Venezia (until 1974)