How did the idea?
“When I was doing the thesis. I was studying a particular software that dealt a major problem for automakers: the behavior of the tires in the interaction with the ground. I started to experiment with the university collaboration with Ferrari and I visited often their laboratories Maranello. Then the thesis has gone to a more defined, I became a research fellow and I have contributed to the formation of a team and continued research. “
What does the software?
“It’s a model that allows to obtain information on tires (grip, wear, stiffness) directly using the data obtained on the track. Currently, carmakers send the tires to outside firms for this type of analysis. With the software we have developed tests are made on the machine, with considerable cost savings. “
The idea has given many honors …
“Yes. Beautiful and unexpected. As the silver medal in Vehicle Dynamics award. And the title of The Young Scientist of the Year , awarded annually at the Tire Technology conference of Settlers , one of the most important international events dedicated to the sector of the wheels. Then a lot of job offers in the UK and elsewhere, I have always declined. “
Why did not you accept?
” Because my dream is to create a spin-off university here in Naples, sell the software to those who request it. And, above all, create jobs here. “
Giancarlo Donadio
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