Giacomo Rivola
Specialization and versatility
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Giacomo is a Master of Science in Engineering graduate with a profile in Energy & Environment. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, he decided to pursue thermodynamics and dreams of one day carrying on the family business already active in this field.
How did you get to know SUPSI?
I became familiar with SUPSI through my sister's positive experience. During my studies at the Scuola d’Arti e Mestieri di Bellinzona (SAMB), I later deepened my knowledge at open days.
How would you describe your course of study?
The first adjective to associate with my path is varies, given my background and the field in which I decided to pursue my studies. So I have acquired a wide-ranging education with skills in both electronics and mechanics.
Secondly I would say solid, because only with a well-established foundation it is possible to change fields of study and adapt with the right mental elasticity.
Finally versatile since I had the opportunity to acquire knowledge in both electronics and mechanics, a strength for my future work.
What is the advantage of training at the Department of Innovative Technology?
The greatest advantage, I believe, is the proximity with professors and lecturers, with whom you can always compare and clarify ideas. In addition, the wide range of courses offered during the Master's program ensures training focused on each student's interests.
What are your goals for the future?
Hoping to gain experience in thermal engineering firms, my desire would be to be able to carry on the family business operating in this field.
Is there a particularly significant experience you would like to tell about?
The last year of my Master's program was definitely one of the best in my schooling. Especially because I was able to conduct a thesis project including electronics, thermodynamics, and thermohydraulics in collaboration with SUPSI and Fachhoschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW). During this work, I also had the opportunity to visit and conduct measurements at the Research and Innovation center for energy technology in Offenburg, Germany. Being supervised during the project by Prof. Dr. Barbato and Prof. Dr. Eismann, whom I deeply respect, made it much more challenging and the motivation to do a good job was very high.