He holds an MSc in Materials Engineering and a PhD in Materials, Mechatronics, and Systems Engineering from the University of Trento, with a focus on additive manufacturing of metals and specifically laser directed energy deposition of tool steels. After completing his MSc, he worked as a research assistant in the field of powder metallurgy for several years, gaining valuable experience and skills. Currently, he is an R&D specialist at ProM Facility, where he is involved in exploring and optimizing different additive manufacturing processes.