Didactics

• 2020-2021 Astronomy – Master's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Padua (Adjunct Professor)

• 2020-2021 Astrobiology – Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Padua (Adjunct Professor)

• 2018-2020 Astronomy – Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, University of Padua

• 2016-2017 Institutions of Astronomy and Astrophysics – Master's degree in Astronomy, University of Padua

• 2016-2017 Physics – Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, University of Padua

• 2014-2018 Galaxy Dynamics – Astromundus International Master's degree (taught in English), University of Padua

• 2011-2014 Astrophysics of Galaxies – Astromundus International Master's degree (taught in English), University of Padua

• 2011-2012 Physical Geography with Elements of Astronomy – Bachelor's degree in Geological Sciences, University of Padua

• 2008-2020 Astronomy – Master's degree in Natural Sciences, University of Padua

• 2006-2008 Planetology (and Astrobiology) – Master's degree (Laurea Specialistica) in Space Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca

• 2004-2020 Astrobiology (Elective Course) – Degrees in Natural Sciences and Astronomy, University of Padua

• 2003-2009 Complementary Astronomy – Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Technologies, University of Padua

• 2003-2008 Elements of Astronomy – Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Technologies, University of Padua

• 2001-2002 Elements of Astronomy – Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, University of Padua

• 1986-2001 Astronomy – Four-year Degree (Old Italian System) in Natural Sciences, University of Padua

• 1977-1985 Astrophysics Lab (Esercitazioni) – Four-year Degree (Old Italian System) in Astronomy, University of Padua

• 1976-1978 Structure of Matter Lab (Esercitazioni) – Four-year Degree (Old Italian System) in Astronomy, University of Padua

• 2014-2015 Pro-tempore President of the School of Science, University of Padua

• 2012-2016 Board Member of the School of Science, University of Padua (and Dean of the Degree Programme Chairs)

• 2012-2016 Chair of the Degree Programme in Astronomy

• 2012-2013 Member of the Working Group for Active Teacher Training (TFA), School of Science, University of Padua

• 2007-2010 Vice-Chair of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Sciences and Technologies for Nature and the Master's Degree Programme in Natural Sciences

• 2003-2009 Member of the Faculty Web Committee (Chair since 2005)

• 2003-2006 Project Coordinator for the Department of Astronomy, funded by the European Social Fund

• 2003-2005 Editor of the Annual Academic Bulletin for the Bachelor's Degree in STN and the Master's Degree (Laurea Specialistica) in Natural Sciences (LSSN)

• 2000-2009 Coordinator for Teaching Quality Analysis, Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences

• 1999-2002 Member of the Committee for the Reform of the Bachelor's Degrees in Sciences and Technologies for Nature (STN)

• 1994-2002 Representative of the Degree Programme in Natural Sciences on the Student Guidance and Tutoring Committee, University of Padua

• 1993-2002 Member (Coordinator since 1995) of the Board of Tutors for the Degree Programme in Natural Sciences

• 1993-2002 Editor of the Annual Academic Bulletin for the Degree Programme in Natural Sciences (published online since 1996)

• 1991-1995 Member of the Padua Educational Committee for the Reform of the Degree Programme in Astronomy (Chair in 1994)

• 1990-2012 Member of the Interdepartmental Center for Space Studies and Activities (CISAS), University of Padua

• 1990-1993 Member of the Curriculum Committee for Natural Sciences, University of Padua

• 1989-2001 Local Principal Investigator for MURST 60% Research Funds (Ministry of University and Scientific Research)

• 1989-1999 Head of the Padua Operational Unit for MURST 40% Funds within the "Astrophysics and Cosmic Physics" project

• 1988-2012 Member of the Academic Board of the PhD Programme in Astronomy

• 1988-1990 Elected Board Member of the "U. D'Ancona" Venetian Naturalist Society, for the public dissemination of Natural Sciences

• 1988 National Principal Investigator for the "Kinematics and Dynamics of Galaxies" project, funded by MURST 40% (Ministry of University and Scientific Research)

• 1986-1993 Member of the Educational Reform Committee for the Degree Programme in Natural Sciences

• 1985-1990 Elected Member of the Extragalactic Sector, National Astronomy Group (G.N.A.) at the National Research Council (CNR)

• 1984-1988 Head of the Photography Sector, Astronomical Observatory and Institute of Astronomy of Padua

• 1981-1986 Coordinator of Scientific Seminars, Astronomical Observatory and Institute of Astronomy of Padua

• 1980-1981 Personnel Manager, Astronomical Observatory of Padua

Main Public Events and Astronomy Nights

• TEDx Castelfranco Veneto – October 12, 2019 – Milestones: A Thousand and More Planets.

• Cosmos 2009 – November 22, 2008 – December 31, 2009 – Exhibition for the International Year of Astronomy – Museum of Natural History and Archaeology of Montebelluna, Treviso.

• The Bricks of the Universe (I mattoni dell'universo) – October 30, 2008 – Scholarship Award Ceremony and an Evening of Astronomy and Music ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, San Gaetano Cultural Center.

• International Prize for Astronomical Research 2007 – October 12, 2007 – Award Ceremony ("Padova Cittæ delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Palazzo della Ragione. Awarded to G. Chincarini, O. Citterio, and L. Piro for their research on gamma-ray bursts.

• Steven Weinberg in Padua – May 21-25, 2007 – Lectures and Ceremonies ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Aula Magna at Palazzo del Bo and Palazzo della Ragione.

• Galileo for a Night (Galileo per una notte) – October 27, 2006 – Scholarship Award Ceremony and an Evening of Astronomy and Music ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Palazzo della Ragione.

• "Città delle Stelle" Astronomy Week – October 24-27, 2006 – Lectures: What if We Discover Life on Other Worlds? and The Human Adventure in the Solar System ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Sala Paladin at Palazzo Moroni.

• Stephen Hawking in Padua – May 8-13, 2006 – Lectures and Ceremonies ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Palasport San Lazzaro, University of Padua, and Palazzo della Ragione. (Note: fixed typo "Steven" to "Stephen")

• International Prize for Astronomical Research 2005 – October 7, 2005 – Award Ceremony and an Evening of Astronomy, Music... ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Verdi Theatre. Awarded to S. Perlmutter and B. Schmidt for the discovery of the accelerated expansion of the Universe. (Note: fixed typo "Perlsmutter" to "Perlmutter")

• A Stroll on Mars (A spasso su Marte) – September 16, 2005 – An Evening of Astronomy, Prose, Music, and Dance... ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Palazzo della Ragione.

• The Moon in the Square (La Luna in piazza) – June 14, 2005 – An Evening of Astronomy, Poetry, Music, and Dance... ("Padova Città delle Stelle" project) – Padua, Piazza dei Signori and Cinema Pio X.

• That Night on the Moon (Quella Notte sulla Luna) – July 20 – October 17, 1999 – Exhibition and events celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Moon landing – Padua, Palazzo della Ragione.