He later changed to Mathematics and was awarded his degree from the University of Naples in 1925, having studied under the guidance of Ernesto Pascal but having been substantially influenced by Mario Picone.
Siya mamaya ay nagbago sa Matematika at noon ay iginawad sa kanyang degree mula sa University of Naples sa 1925, sa pagkakaroon ng aral sa ilalim ng patnubay ng Ernesto Pascal ngunit sa kabuuan ay naiimpluwensyahan ng Mario Picone.