The character known as "Professore" in Italian adaptations, identified as Assistant Professor Dodge in the original Japanese and Professor Schnitzel in the Force Five English adaptation, is an intelligent scientist. He is solely responsible for the technological transformation of Jan Kugo into a cyborg, granting Kugo the advanced combat capabilities required for the mission to restore galactic energy.

His background includes a professional association with Professor Kitty, the scientist who raised Princess Aurora, positioning him within the scientific framework supporting Aurora's mission. Throughout the primary series, his role remains confined to creating Kugo's cyborg form, with no further narrative development, personal backstory, or expanded involvement documented. The 1979 compilation film reused existing series footage without adding new elements, and the rebranded final episodes (SF Saiyuki Starzinger II) contained no additional portrayal. The character has no documented appearances or relevance in spin-offs, OVAs, or other extended media, remaining strictly defined by his initial scientific contribution to Kugo's cyborg state.