Background
Capriz, Gianfranco was born on October 16, 1925 in Gemona, Udine, Italy. Son of Giovanni and Liduina (Pontelli) Capriz.
Capriz, Gianfranco was born on October 16, 1925 in Gemona, Udine, Italy. Son of Giovanni and Liduina (Pontelli) Capriz.
Doctor Mathematics Scuola Normale, Italy, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Scuola Normale, Pisa, 1949.
Member research staff Istituto Applicazioni Calcolo, Rome, 1951-1954. Senior mathematician English Electric Company, Stafford, England, 1955-1962. Director Cnr. Institute Information Processing, Pisa, 1963-1978, Istituto CNUCE National Research Council, Pisa, 1979-1983.
Professor mathematics, researcher University Pisa, 1966-2000. Emeritus professor, since 2001. Chairman Tecsiel Società per Azioni, Pisa, Rome and Napoli, Italy, 1983-1992.
Member New York Academy Sciences, International Society Interaction Mechanics Mathematics (president), Corresponding member Accademia dei Lincei.
Married Barbara Rayner, August 1, 1953. Children: Marco, Donatella.