In this thought-provoking interview, YouTuber Marcello Ascani speaks with esteemed academic and innovator Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli to uncover the transformative impact of studying abroad. What unfolds is not a lament about "brain drain," but a passionate argument for the circulation of knowledge—where talent flows across borders, sparking growth, innovation, and mutual enrichment.

Drawing on his background in materials science, chemistry, and physics, Sangiovanni-Vincentelli underscores that genuine education begins when students venture beyond their national boundaries. He champions initiatives like the Erasmus program, which allow students to immerse themselves in different academic environments and discover how education is approached around the world.

Rather than seeing international study as a loss, he reframes it as brain circulation: a dynamic exchange where students and researchers move to where they can thrive, returning home with fresh insights and global perspectives that strengthen their communities.

He also highlights his work with ISSNAF (Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation), an organization that empowers Italian students to study at top American universities through scholarships, mentorship, and partnerships with Italian institutions.

Ultimately, Sangiovanni-Vincentelli likens studying abroad to following a personal roadmap—an intellectual and cultural journey that helps students navigate the world and shape their futures well beyond the classroom.