2000, MS in Computer Science, Verona University, Italy; 2004, MS and 2007, PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology. Author and Co-Author of over 30 technical publications. Recipient of awards: Best Presentation Award, TokyoTech (2004); Best System Integration Award, SI (2006); Robot Award, with HiBot, Japan Ministry of Economy (2010). Expertise: development of innovative mobile platforms for search and rescue and inspection operations; motion planning; control system design. Interest: trumpet.