Background
Grassi, Giuliano Giovanni was born on October 31, 1929 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Son of Roberto and Antonietta (Vecci) Grassi.
(Interest in the use of biomass for non-food applications ...)
Interest in the use of biomass for non-food applications has grown strongly in recent years, mainly as a consequence of its potential as a prime renewable energy resource. Renewable energies rank highly among the options that will contribute to the prevention of climate change and to security of energy supply in the future. Furthermore, exploiting biomass is very attractive as a way of dealing with two sensitive issues facing the majority of western European countries today; the extent of unemployment and the setting aside of farm lands to limit excess agricultural production. The 8th European Conference for Energy, Environment, Agriculture and Industry, held in Vienna, October 1994 was larger that any of its predecessors, with over 300 refereed contributions from 20 countries worldwide and over 520 participants. It was arguably the most significant event to date in this field, providing the opportunity for an international exchange of information on the recent progress in developing and implementing renewable biomass based non-food technologies. Published in 3 volumes, the proceedings of this conference contain an overview of the present state of the art. Subjects covered include: biomass resource base, electricity and heat generation, transportation fuels, chemicals from biomass, products from bio- and thermochemical conversion technologies, economics, environmental aspects and opportunities for implementation worldwide, in particular in developing countries. Apart from the numerous contributions on the most recent results in research, development and implementation, the publication also contains authoritative reviews on most of the above-mentioned areas from leading experts in each field. In addition to this, it contains a list of key issues for developing a successful strategy leading to a rapid implementation in Europe and abroad.
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Grassi, Giuliano Giovanni was born on October 31, 1929 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Son of Roberto and Antonietta (Vecci) Grassi.
Mechanical Engineer, University Pisa, Italy, 1956.
Researcher fundamental development department, English Electric Company Ltd., Stafford, England, 1957-1959; researcher Nuclear Power Group Ltd., Nuclear Research Center - C.A. Parsons, Newcastle on Tyne, England, 1960-1961; concept and experiment, Nuclear Research Center - Center for Educational Affairs Fast Breeders Project, Cadarache, France, 1964-1970; head experimental engineering division, Agip Nucleare Supreme People's Assembly, Milan and Bologna, Italy, 1961-1964, 70-77; concept of superphenix 2nd, Novatome/Nira Supreme People's Assembly, Paris, 1977-1978; manager Research and Development Directorate General XII, Commission European Communities, Brussels, 1978-1987; head biomass Research and Development program Directorate General XII/F4, Commission European Communities, Brussels, since 1987. Member of advisory board European Renewable Energy Centers Agency, Leuven, Belgium, 1991.
(Interest in the use of biomass for non-food applications ...)
Member Association for Europe, Europe - Third World, Cercle des Nations, European Biomass Industry Association (secretary).
Married Adelia Ristori, June 11, 1958. Children: Angela, Roberto, Susanna, Maddalena.