Andrea Calef

Andrea Calef is an Assistant Professor at the School of Economics, University of East Anglia (UEA), and an affiliate of the Centre for Competition Policy. He joined UEA in 2019 after earning his PhD from Queen Mary University of London (2018) and an MSc from Bocconi University (2012). His research focuses on Banking, International Finance, FinTech, ESG, Impact Investing, and Systemic Risk in Digital Services. He actively engages in policy consultations, academic collaborations, and public discourse on financial regulation and digital economy risks.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Queen Mary University of London (2018)
• MSc in Economics, Bocconi University (2012)
• Internships: Syz AM (2013), European Central Bank’s DG MIP/MIT (2016)

Research Interests:

• Banking and Finance: Studies competition dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and systemic stability in banking systems.
• FinTech & Digital Economy: Examines risks and opportunities in digital services, Big Tech’s role in finance, and AI-driven research methodologies.
• ESG & Impact Investing: Explores environmental, social, and governance factors in investment strategies and policy.

Recent Publications: His work spans AI-assisted research reproducibility, banking competition critiques, and policy responses to systemic risks in carbon markets and Big Tech’s financial expansion. Notable outputs include a 2024 book on Digital Services Act (DSA) systemic risk management.

Awards:

• Academic Society Partnership Award - Transforming Education Awards (2022)
• HEA Fellowship (FHEA) (2022)
• SeNSS DTP Completion Certificate (2021)

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator on Systemic Risk in Digital Services Phase 2 (2023–2024)
• Co-researcher on ECB policy briefings and CERRE publications

Labs & Collaborations: Leads UEA’s Digital-Economy Labs (E-Labs) and collaborates with the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) on systemic risk governance.