EDUCATION

1997: Laurea Summa cum Laude in Chemistry, University of Calabria (UNICAL). 2002: PhD in Chemical Science, University of Calabria on NMR and Rheology of Lyotropic Systems. PREVIOUS POSITIONS 2005-2016 Researcher (Area 03 – Chemistry, CHIM/02- Physical Chemistry), Department CTC - UNICAL. FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS 2000 PhD stage at Physical Chemistry 1, University of Lund. 2015 Gold Medal for Contribution to the Road Science certificate n. 183 (awarded to individuals who made a significant contribution to the development to the Road Science) given by Kazakhstan Highway Research Institute

R E S E A R C H

Cesare Oliviero Rossi is team leader of the PCAM-Laboratory (Physical Chemistry and Applied Materials- bituminous systems research). His main research topic concerns Colloidal Systems and in particular Bitumen: Physical Chemistry Characterization and Modification. Considerable research in recent years has focused on improving the bitumen performance by new bio additives. The use of bioadditives, via chemical or physical blending, has been shown to greatly improve the performance of conventional asphalts. The thermoplastic nature of these binders has displayed the ability to combine properties of elasticity, strength and adhesion to increase road life. Improved properties also include greater resistance to aging and stability at high temperatures