I am currently serving my second term as Director of the Institute for Applied Mathematics and Information Technologies “E. Magenes” (IMATI) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), where I have worked since 1989 and hold the position of Research Director. With a background in Applied Mathematics, my research focuses on Computer Graphics, particularly on geometric and topological methods for the representation, analysis, and characterization of 3D digital shapes. I have authored over 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications and a book on mathematical methods for shape analysis. I serve as Associate Editor of five international journals and have been actively involved in organizing scientific events and promoting interdisciplinary research. I have served as Program Chair of 18 international conferences and am a member of three international conference steering committees. I have a longstanding commitment to mentoring young researchers and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. My contributions to the Computer Graphics community were recognized with my election as a Eurographics Fellow in 2014. Since 2020, I have served in leadership roles within Eurographics, first as Vice-President and subsequently as President, a position I have held since January 2025. My scientific work reflects a vision of Applied Mathematics in which real-world challenges inspire the development of new mathematical methods. This approach has guided my involvement in research projects spanning healthcare, industrial manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and cultural heritage. More recently, my work has addressed urban digital twins, integrating Geometry Processing with socially relevant applications. I believe that scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and support for the next generation of researchers are essential to the continued growth and impact of the Eurographics community.