Gianpiero Vena
About Gianpiero Vena
Gianpiero Vena is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office with extensive experience in vehicle dynamics and engineering. He has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at BMW Group and the University of Calabria.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Gianpiero Vena has been working as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2017. In this role, he specializes in examining patents related to hybrid vehicle transmissions. His position involves assessing patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. He operates from Munich, Germany, where he has been based for the duration of his tenure.
Previous Experience at BMW Group
Before joining the European Patent Office, Gianpiero Vena worked at BMW Group's Forschung und Innovation Zentrum in Munich as a Methods Engineer in the Vehicle Dynamics Department from 2013 to 2017. During his four years there, he focused on ride and handling, contributing to the development and optimization of vehicle dynamics.
Academic Background and Specialization
Gianpiero Vena holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calabria, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 1995 to 2002. His academic pursuits included a specialization course in Vehicle Suspension NVH at the FIAT Research Center, where he achieved a Certificate of Attendance in 2007.
Teaching and Research Contributions
Gianpiero Vena has contributed to academia as a temporary professor and member of the Scientific Technical Committee for the Vehicle Engineering Master program at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia from 2009 to 2011. He has also served as a temporary research associate at the University of Calabria's Mechanical Department from 2007 to 2008, and as a tutor in 2005.
Professional Roles in Engineering
In addition to his role at BMW Group, Gianpiero Vena has held various engineering positions. He worked as a CAE Engineer at P+Z Engineering GmbH from 2011 to 2013, focusing on simulation for drivetrain and chassis systems. Earlier, he served as an associate, managing director, and technical manager at G&G Design and Engineering srl from 2007 to 2011, overseeing technical projects and company management.