Alireza Naghavi

Alireza Naghavi is a Full Professor of Economics at the University of Bologna and holds adjunct roles at John Hopkins University SAIS and Dickinson College. He directs the Bachelor's program in Economics of Tourism in Rimini. His research focuses on international trade, institutions, intellectual property rights (IPR), migration, and the economics of religion. He holds a Ph.D. from University College Dublin and has led major projects like the European Commission’s FP7 initiative INGINEUS and the PRIN project on protectionist policies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, addressing contemporary challenges in globalization, innovation, and development.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University College Dublin

Research Interests:

• International Trade and Institutions
• IPR and Innovation Networks
• Migration and Knowledge Transfer
• Economics of Religion and Cultural Institutions
• Political Economy of Development

Key Projects:

• PRIN Project: 'New Protectionist Policies: Political Determinants and Economic Consequences' (PI)
• FP7 Project INGINEUS: Global Innovation Networks (Global Scientific Coordinator)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervises research in international trade and IPR
• Recipient of EU FP7 funding and Italian PRIN grants

Labs/Teams: Leads the Rimini Workshop on International Trade and Intellectual Property Rights, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on global economic challenges.