Hi,
On 30-10-2011 22:34, Jed Rothwell wrote:
Michele Comitini <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
But are called "Ingegnere" even if the correct term would be "Dottore
in Ingegneria" so reading Ing. in front of a name does not imply being
registered
to the "Ordine degli Ingegneri" unless the document is a public
contract.
I think what you are saying is that the "Ing." in front of his name is
not a formal, legal designation. In the U.S., adding "PE"
(Professional Engineer) is a criminal offense if you are not actually
a Professional Engineer. As I said, it is like going around claiming
you are an MD (Medical Doctor).
If you have a degree in engineering, it is perfectly okay to call
yourself "Engineer" but not "PE."
I know that in the Netherlands at least the titles "Ing." , "Ir." ,
"Dr." and "Drs." are socalled "protected" titles for which you need to
have passed an exam and you are not allowed to put these in front of
your name if you didn't pass the exam.
It seems from a legal standpoint strange to me that other countries in
Europe would apply different rules and laws, so it's for me hard to
believe that would mean you don't have a formal, legal designation in
Italy with such title.
However the title Professor is to my knowledge not a protected title, so
anyone could use it.
Kind regards,
MoB
