November 1987 – December 1993

Four-year degree in applied mathematics (with final thesis, final mark 110/110 cum laude)

• Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences, University of Modena
• Title of the thesis: “Automi cellulari per lo studio della dinamica lagunare” (“Cellular automata to study the dynamics of the lagoon”, published on “Computers & Graphics”)
• Subjects

  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Algebra and Number Theory
  • Physics and Mathematical Physics
  • Theory and application of computing machines
  • Calculus of probability
  • Numerical calculus and programming
  • Numerical Analysis

November 1984 – October 1987

Attended degree course in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (9 exams)

• University of Modena
• Subjects

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Medical Physics
  • Biochemistry
  • Histology
  • Anatomy
  • Biometrics and Health Statistics
  • Immunology
  • Virology and Parasitology

Languages

• Mother tongue: italian
• Other language: english
  
  Knowledge

  • First Certificate in English (grade C), University of Cambridge – Local Examinations Syndicate, Bologna – December 1986
  • Understanding: listening B1, reading B1
  • Speaking: spoken interaction B1, spoken production B1
  • Writing: B1
  • Levels (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages): A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user