A talk to the Memory of Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe
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Prof. Salvatore Manfreda reflects on his two years with Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe, expressing gratitude for their mentorship and the significant impact on his life and worldview. Manfreda highlights the importance of sharing knowledge and maintaining the memory of their academic relationship through the network of students influenced by Rodriguez-Iturbe. He concludes with a heartfelt farewell to his mentor, whom he deeply respected.
A talk to the Memory of Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe
- 1. I Feel Lucky… Salvatore Manfreda Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Edile e Ambientale (DICEA) Professor of Hydrology and Advanced Monitoring - www.salvatoremanfreda.it e-mail: salvatore.manfreda@unina.it @Sal_Manfreda
- 2. Lucky for spending two Years with Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe Prof. Salvatore Manfreda – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II I feel lucky to have the honor to meet a beautiful human being like Ignacio in my life. I have been and still is my mentor and inspirational reference. My experience at Princeton with him changed my life and view of the world. Visiting PhD and PostDoc with Ignacio 2003-2005
- 3. We are a Small Atoms of the Universe • We are small atoms, but our job gives us the opportunity to share knowledge, passion, and enthusiams with others; • His memory survives in the stroge and large network of students (not only) that he has been tutoring troughout the years. Prof. Salvatore Manfreda – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
- 4. Prof. Salvatore Manfreda – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Scientific Nephews
- 5. The Best Inspirational Teaching Receieved • If God comes to you one day and ask you: “What do you want to know?” • Do you have your question ready? • Stick to the plan and with clear research questions Prof. Salvatore Manfreda – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II From a discussion with Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe
- 6. Good bye my dear friend!!! Good bye Maestro!