Background
Castellani, Vittorio was born on March 13, 1937 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Son of Virgilio and Leonilde (Schmit) Castellani.
Castellani, Vittorio was born on March 13, 1937 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Son of Virgilio and Leonilde (Schmit) Castellani.
Doctor of Physics, University La Sapienza, 1961.
Fellow National Institute Nuclear Physics, Frascati, Italy, 1961-1963. From researcher to professor University Rome, 1963-1987. Professor University Pisa, Italy, since 1987.
Director Institute Space Astrophysics, Frascati, 1970-1978, Astronomical Observatory, Teramo, 1987-1996.
Member Royal Astronomical Society, Royal Geography Society, Italian Speleol. Society (president 1985-1989), Italian Astronomical Society (president 1986-1994), Academy National dei Lincei, International Astronomica Union.
Married Giuliana Poli, December 6, 1960. Children: Marco, Flavio, Chiara, Fabia, Marzia.