Seldom the qualification of <em>Maestro</em> may find more appropriate use that in the case of Giuseppe Pellizzi, Emeritus Professor at the University of Milano, died suddenly last summer. <br />His contribution of enthusiasm and intelligence, his strong personality and commitment has deeply influenced at national and international level the agricultural engineering community and is death has left a gap that cannot be filled in all whose who have had the chance and the privilege of working alongside. <br />Thanks to his uncommon ability to attract and motivate young people, fascinating them with his intellectual dynamism and making them feel important and vital part of the Institute and its projects, he was a master of great charisma who led the training and scientific growth of numerous young researchers...