In my work as a trainer, instructor, educator, and teacher, I strive to integrate the skills developed through many years of hands-on experience, the knowledge gained from studying Buddhism and psychology, the goal-oriented approach of coaching applied to training, and the quality of presence in the classroom cultivated through the practice of Buddhist meditation.
Born in Naples, she lives in Milan. Two daughters
Creator of the trainings Mindful Effective Learning (MEL) and Mindful Effective Teaching (MET) (www.mel-met.com).
Since 2016 has been teaching the MEL unina course at the University of Naples Federico II (www.mel-met.com/it/corso-mel-unina/).
Education
1989 Master Degree in Electronic Engineering – University of Naples Federico II (5 years degree) – Thesis: “Generation of High Intensity Fields in a Cold Plasma” (in Italian).
1992 PhD in Electrical Engineering – Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II – Thesis: “Mathematical Models for Ionic Langmuir Probe” (in Italian).
2017 Bachelor Degree in Communication Psychology – University of Milan Bicocca (3 years degree) – Thesis: “Self-regulation and university students: a research-intervention” (in Italian).
2024 Master’s Degree in Psychology – Guglielmo Marconi University – Thesis: “Transformative Teaching: Theoretical Foundations and a Field Experience.”
Science
Since 1994 Researcher Associates at University of Naples Federico II.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Naples Federico II.
Main research topics: complex networks, chaotic oscillators, transmission lines, nonlinear dynamics, circuit theory.
Teaching
Since 1992, he has taught Electrical Engineering and Plasma Physics at the University of Naples Federico II.
Since 2017, he has been teaching Electrical Engineering in an innovative way to Management Engineering students at the University of Naples Federico II.
Since 2016, he has taught the MEL course at the University of Naples Federico II (www.corsomelunina.it) and throughout Italy in collaboration with the MEL-MET Association.
Since 2021, he has taught meditation at the YogaMilan center in Milan and Introduction to Buddhism for participants in the center’s Teacher Training course.
Since 2023, he has led the MEEM (Mindful Effective Emotional Mind) Mindfulness course at the YogaMilan center in Milan.
In 2022 and 2023, he delivered seminars on Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation for the MEIM Master’s program (Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management) at Parthenope University of Naples.
Since 2023, he has taught classes for the course “Learning to Learn” as a consultant for the University of Milan Bicocca within the PNRR training program – Active Orientation in Transition, Orientation 1.6.
In 2024, he completed a Master’s degree thesis in Psychology entitled “Transformative Teaching: Theoretical Foundations and a Field Experience.”
Since 2024, he has been teaching in initial training and certification courses for upper secondary school teachers (pursuant to Art. 13 of the Prime Ministerial Decree of August 4, 2023) at the University of Naples Federico II and the University of Salerno.
In 2024, he delivered a seminar entitled “Buddhist Emptiness: An Inner Resource to Cultivate,” and in 2025 a seminar entitled “Self and Emptiness of Self.”
Learning
In 2015, he earned a certificate in “Learning How to Learn,” taught by Prof. Barbara Oakley and Prof. Terrence Sejnowski, a MOOC offered on Coursera by the University of San Diego.
In 2017, he earned a certificate in “Leader of Learning,” taught by Prof. Richard Elmore, a MOOC offered by HarvardX, Harvard University.
In 2017, he completed a degree thesis in Communication Psychology entitled “Self-Regulation and University Students: An Intervention Study.”
In 2020, he published a peer-reviewed article in an international journal entitled “Mindfulness and Coaching to Improve Learning Abilities in University Students: A Pilot Study“.
In 2024 and 2025, together with Prof. Carmen Gelati, he participated in the National Congress of the Italian Association of Psychology (AIP), Division of Developmental and Educational Psychology, presenting two contributions: “Learning in University Students: An Intervention Study” on the MEL program, and “Learning Strategies and Well-Being in University Students: Links with Self-Efficacy, Value Attribution, and Achievement Emotions.”
Educational management
From 2002 to 2008 Project Manager and AD at the Eubeo University Consortium.
2007 Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering – Department of Mechanical Engineering of University of Naples Federico II
2008 Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Aeronautics Technologies – Department of Aeronautical Engineering of University of Naples Federico II
Coaching
In 2015, he obtained a Professional Coach Diploma (ACTP program for ICF) from the Future Coaching Academy (Italy/Austria).
In 2015, he earned the ACC (Associate Certified Coach) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Since 2016, he has been offering coaching programs for students and teachers.
Mindfulness and Meditation
In 2016, he obtained the MCM (Mindfulness and Compassion Master) diploma from the Mindful Project center in Milan, as well as a diploma in “The Mindfulness-Based Approach to Group Facilitation” from the same center.
From 2011 to 2017, he practiced meditation according to the teachings of Master Thích Nhất Hạnh, participating in several retreats at Plum Village Monastery. He also practiced within the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, attending various retreats in the tradition of S.N. Goenka; with Ven. Bhante Sujiva; and with lay teachers Corrado Pensa, Neva Papachristou, and Joseph Goldstein.
Since 2017, he has practiced meditation in the Thai Forest Tradition (Santacittarama Monastery). He has participated in numerous retreats in this tradition led by Ven. Ajahn Chandapalo, Ajahn Sucitto, and Ajahn Amaro.
Since 2016, he has studied Buddhism following the teachings of Giuliano Giustarini, Ven. Bhikkhunī Dhammadinnā, Bhikkhu Anālayo, and Bhikkhu Bodhi.
Since 2018, he has facilitated meditation groups in various contexts and formats (see the Practice and Agenda pages).
Since 2025, he has been leading meditation retreats.