Background
Passerone, Alberto was born on August 23, 1943 in Perinaldo, Italy. Son of Maurizio and Flora (Laura) Passerone.
Passerone, Alberto was born on August 23, 1943 in Perinaldo, Italy. Son of Maurizio and Flora (Laura) Passerone.
Bachelor of Science, University Genova, 1967. Doctor of Science, University Grenoble, 1981.
From researcher to director ICFAM Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Genova, Italy, 1970—2001, director research, head department Institute Energetics and Interphases, 2002—2005. Chairman European Space Agency, Microgravity Advisory Committee, 1997-2000. Principal investigator space research programs shuttle STS-95, shuttle STS-107, Spacelab, Eureca 1, Maser, Texus.
Lecturer in field.
Member European Academy of Arts, Science and Humanities (correspondence member), European Low Gravity Research Association (vice president 1994-1997), Italian Space Agency (scientific advisory committee 1999-2001), Materials Research Society, American Ceramic Society, ELGRA.
Married Silvia Giordano, June 4, 1969. Children: Daniele, Laura.