Past Full Professor in Economic Geography in “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara
- Born in Ferrara on July 18th, 1946
- Full Professor in Economic Geography from 1980 to 2016
- Director of Department of Economic Studies in “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara from 1998 to 2014
- Member of Directional Council of Italian Geographical Society from 1979 to 2005 and from 2009 to 2013 (Vice-President from 1997 to 2005)
- Editor of “Bollettino della Società Geografica Italiana” from 1987 to 2005
- Scientific Consultant in geography and cartography of Italian Encyclopaedia Institute, De Agostini Geographical Institute and Italian Touring Club from 1969 to 2012
- Technical-scientific Consultant in territorial analysis and planning of numerous public administrations and private companies from 1973 to 2016
- Author of over 150 essays and articles, published from 1970, about geographical theory and methodology, theories and methods of regionalization, urban systems and regional development, spatial distribution of services, ports and maritime transport, local economic systems, administrative structure and territorial organization