Personale docente

EDUCATION
2006
Full time research in Industrial Plants the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Parma.
2004
Ph.D. in Production Systems and Industrial Plants from the University of Parma.
2002
Research in Industrial Plants at the Department of Industrial Engineering of the University of Parma.
1999
Graduated in 1999 in mechanical engineering at the University of Parma
Training:
06-07-08 July 2005
National Summer School of Industrial Plants research “Francesco Turco” 2005
17-18-19 September 2003
National Summer School of Industrial Plants research “Francesco Turco” 2003
18-19-20 September 2002
National Summer School of Industrial Plants research “Francesco Turco” 2002
8-9 May2002
National course on the feasibility study ANIMP – OICE (Milano)
12-13-14 September 2001
National Summer School of Industrial Plants research “Francesco Turco” 2001
Research:
His research activities mainly concern equipment maintenance, reliability, production planning, logistics and food safety. He has published 28 papers characterised by follow collocation:
14 papers (include paper in press) in international journal;
8 papers (include paper in press) presents in international conferences proceeding;
2 papers in national journal;
6 papers presents in national conferences proceeding.
Moreover, 3 papers are actually submitted on referees control for possible publication on international journal and/or international conferences.
Mainly results of research activities are available on:
1. Logistics Information Management (LIM);
2. The Journal of Enterprise Information Management (JEIM);
3. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management (IJQRM);
4. Production Panning & Control (PPC);
5. Food Control (FC);
6. International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking (IJPMB);
7. Reliability Engineering & System Safety (RESS);
8. International Journal of Food Engineering (IJFE);
9. International Journal in Quality & Maintenance Engineering (IJQME);
10. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (IJIE);
11. International Journal of Project Management (IJPM);
12. International Journal of Global Energy Issues (IJGEI).
The main tool use from Massimo Bertolini in his research activities are:
- statistics and probability;
- numerical analysis;
- artificial intelligence (such as: fuzzy logic and Petri Nets);
- the linear programming (comprised the goal programming techniques);
- multi attribute techniques, such as Analytic Hierarchy Process, Grey Theory, Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution, compromise ranking method;
- simulations.
Scientific collaboration:
During his research activities, Massimo Bertolini has cooperate with other important national research, such as:
Gino Ferretti, Prof., Eng. (the Rector of the University of Parma); Roberto Massini, Prof., Dr., Antonio Rizzi, Prof. Eng.; Roberto Montanari, Prof. Eng.; Eleonora Bottani, Dr. (Department of Industrial Engineering - University of Parma);
Giancarlo Giacchetta, Prof. Eng.; Filippo Ciarapica, Dr. (Department of Energetics – Univerity of Ancona);
Marcello Braglia, Prof. Eng.; Marco Frosolini, Dr. (University of Pisa);
Maurizio Bevilacqua, Prof. Eng., (DIEM – University of Bologna);
Riccardo Melloni, Prof. Eng., Andrea Grassi, Dr., (University of Modena e Reggio Emilia);
Francesco Cominoli, Eng., (ABB Process Solutions & Services S.p.A).
Publications:
International journals:
( 1 ) BERTOLINI M., Rizzi A., (2002), “A simulation approach to economically manage finished goods inventory system replenishment in a mixed push/pull environment”, Logistics Information Management, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 281-293.
( 2 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Bottani E., Rizzi A., (2004), “Requirements of an ERP enterprise modeller for optimally managing the fashion industry supply chain”, The Journal of Enterprise Information Management, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 180-190.
( 3 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Braglia M., Frosolini M., (2004), “An analytical method for maintenance outsourcing service selection”, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 21, No. 7, pp. 772-788.
( 4 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Ciarapica F.E., Giacchetta G., (2005), “An application of BPR and RCM methods to an oil refinery turnaround process”, Production Panning & Control, Vol. 16, No. 7, pp. 716-732.
( 5 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Massini R., (2006), “FMECA approach to product traceability in the food industry”, Food Control, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 137-145.
( 6 ) BERTOLINI M., Braglia M., Carmignani G., (2006), “An FMECA-based approach to process analysis”, International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 127-145.
( 7 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (2006), “A combined goal programming – AHP approach to maintenance selection problem”, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 91, pp. 839-848.

( 8 ) BERTOLINI M., Ferretti G., Grassi A., Montanari R., (in press), “Seasoning process design optimization for an ascending flow ripening chamber”, Journal of Food Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 26 August 2005.

( 9 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Mason G., (in press), “Reliability design of industrial plants using Petri nets”, International Journal in Quality & Maintenance Engineering.
( 10 ) BERTOLINI M., (in press) “Assessment of human reliability factors: a fuzzy cognitive maps approach”, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics.
( 11 ) BERTOLINI M., Braglia M., Carmignani G., (in press), “Application of the AHP methodology in making a proposal for a public work contract”, International Journal of Project Management.
( 12 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (in press), “Oil pipeline spill cause analysis: a classification tree approach”, Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering.
( 13 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (in press), “Recovering energy from biogas emission: the case of Mariana Mantovana landfill (Italy)”, International Journal of Global Energy Issues.
( 14 ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Rizzi A., (in press), “An alternative approach to HACCP system’s implementation”, International Journal of Food Engineering (IJFE).

International conferences:
( I ) BERTOLINI M., Bergonzoni M., Bevilacqua M., Trazzi S., (2004), “Technical-economical aspect about biogas production of Mariana Mantovana landfill (Italy)”, ISWA World Environment Congress and Exhibition, 17-21 October 2004, Rome, Italy.
( II ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Bottani M., (2005), “Multi-attribute approaches for maintenance policies selection problem”, European Safety & Reliability Conference (ESREL 2005), 27-30 June 2005, Tri City, Poland.
( III ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Grassi A., (2005), “Advanced manufacturing control systems: a simulation comparative analysis”, Production & Operations Management Conference – POM 2005 – Chicago (USA).
( IV ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Gallo S., Melloni R., Pancaldi E., (2005), “Life Cycle Analsis of a Hydraulic Gear Motor”, 18-th International Conference on Production Research – ICPR – July, 31 – August 4, 2005.
( V ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Bottani E., Rizzi A., (2005), “Relevant features of supply chain management in the shoe industry: a case study”, 18-th International Conference on Production Research – ICPR – July, 31 – August 4, 2005.
( VI ) BERTOLINI M., (2006), “Fuzzy VIKOR criticality analysis for FMECA technique”, European Safety & Reliability Conference (ESREL 2006), 18-22 September 2006, Estoril, Portugal;
( VII ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (2006), “A multi attribute utility theory approach to FMECA implementation in the food industry”, European Safety & Reliability Conference (ESREL 2006), 18-22 September 2006, Estoril, Portugal;
( VIII ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (2006), “Decision support system for reliability analysis of process plant shutdowns”, 2006 Asian International Workshop on Advanced Reliability Modelling (AIWARM 2006), August 24-26, 2006 Busan, Korea.

National journals:
( i ) BERTOLINI M., (2002), “Soluzioni AS/RS per magazzini di stagionatura di Parmigiano Reggiano”, Logistica & Management, No. 127 giugno/luglio 2002, pp. 91-108.
( ii ) BERTOLINI M., Rizzo R., Vignali G., (2006), “Analisi e riprogettazione di un impianto per la produzione di pasta secca alimentare”, Tecnica Molitoria, Anno 57, N. 3, Marzo 2006, pp. 275-289.

National conferences:
( a ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Rizzi A., (2003), “Sviluppo di una metodologia integrata per l’analisi di sicurezza e qualità nei processi produttivi dell’industria alimentare”, Convegno Scientifico Nazionale – “Sicurezza nei sistemi complessi” – Bari, 16-17 Ottobre 2003.
( b ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Rizzi A., (2003), “Valutazione dell’affidabilità dell’operatore umano nei processi produttivi: un approccio mediante mappe cognitive fuzzy”, 47° Convegno Nazionale ANIPLA – “Automazione per l’efficienza e la competitività d’impresa”” – Brescia, 21-22 Novembre 2003.
( c ) BERTOLINI M., Rizzi A., (2004), “Un approccio fuzzy/FMECA modificato per la prioritizzazione del rischio in componenti speciali”, XXXI Convegno Nazionale ANIMP-OICE-UAMI, 14-15 ottobre 2004, Monastier di Treviso (TV), Italia.
( d ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (2004), “L’evoluzione dell’organizzazione industriale dalla produzione PUSH alla produzione PULL: il caso AERMEC”, XXXI Convegno Nazionale ANIMP-OICE-UAMI, 14-15 ottobre 2004, Monastier di Treviso (TV), Italia.
( e ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., (2005), “Il processo di certificazione della qualità in una società di service automobilistico”, XXXII Convegno Nazionale ANIMP-OICE-UAMI, 6-7 Ottobre 2005, Rimini, Italia.
( f ) BERTOLINI M., Ferretti G., Rizzi A., (2005), “Simulazione numerica di un magazzino automatizzato per Parmigiano-Reggiano”, XXXII Convegno Nazionale ANIMP-OICE-UAMI, 6-7 Ottobre 2005, Rimini, Italia.

Under review:
( A ) BERTOLINI M., Grassi A., Montanari R., (2005), “An analytic approach for a spare parts demand forecast”, submitted for publication on European Journal of Operational Research (EJOR).
( B ) BERTOLINI M., Bevilacqua M., Ciarapica F.E., Giacchetta G., (2005), “Development of Risk-Based Inspection and Maintenance procedures for an oil refinery”, submitted for publication on Quality and Reliability Engineering International (QREI).
( C ) BERTOLINI M., Montanari R., (2004), “Make-or-buy decision analysis: a Monte Carlo simulation”, submitted for publication on Computers & Industrial Engineering (CIE).
Referee activities:
Referee for important international journal, such as:
1. Journal of Food Engineering (JFE);
2. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management (IJQRM);
3. Logistics Information Management: An International Journal (LIM);
4. Waste Management (WM);
Attività didattica:
2005-2006
- Manufacturing Planning & Control Systems, 9 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Engineering Faculty of the University of Parma.
- Simulation of the logistic systems, 5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Engineering Faculty of the University of Parma.
2004-2005
- Manufacturing Planning & Control Systems, 9 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Engineering Faculty of the University of Parma.
- Quality Management, 5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Medicine and Surgery Faculty of the University of Parma.
2003-2004
- Manufacturing Planning & Control Systems, 9 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Engineering Faculty of the University of Parma.
- Quality Management, 5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Medicine and Surgery Faculty of the University of Parma.
- Production Planning, Logistics and Food Safety lection on Master “Supply Chain Management for food Industries” of the University of Parma.
2002-2003
- Industrial Plants, 5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Engineering Faculty of the University of Parma.
- Safety of Industrial Plants, 5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) course on Engineering Faculty of the University of Parma.
- Production Planning, Logistics and Food Safety lection on Master “Supply Chain Management for food Industries” of the University of Parma.
Supervising professor for the thesis
Supervising professor for over than 40 thesis (bachelor and master degree) in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Parma.