Background
Catalano, Fernando Martini was born on December 31, 1956 in São Paulo, Brazil. Son of Irahy Vieira and Yolanda (Martini) Catalano.
educator researcher aeronautical engineer
Catalano, Fernando Martini was born on December 31, 1956 in São Paulo, Brazil. Son of Irahy Vieira and Yolanda (Martini) Catalano.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University São Paulo, 1980. Master of Science, University São Paulo, São Carlos, Brazil, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy in Aerodynamics, Cranfield (England) University, São Carlos, Brazil, 1993.
Mechanic engineer, Space Research Association, Brazil, 1982-1983; lecturer mechanic aero engineering, U. São Paulo, São Carlos, 1983-1987; assistant lecturer, U. São Paulo, São Carlos, 1987-1992; senior lecturer aero engineering, U. São Paulo, São Carlos, since 1993. Head wind tunnel laboratory, U. São Paulo, 1984-1989, head aircraft laboratory, since 1993, chief designer Brazilian wind tunnel, since 1993.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Married Fatima Helena Sampaio Camargo, May 20, 1990. Children: Ana Luiza, Fernando.