Giulia Romano

Giulia Romano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Pisa. Her research focuses on corporate governance, performance measurement of water and waste utilities, circular economy, and sustainable development. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (2007) and has prior specialization in Stock Exchange markets (Bocconi University). Her work bridges public policy, environmental sustainability, and institutional management.

Giulia’s academic career includes roles such as Jean Monnet Professor (2014-2017) and involvement in EU-funded projects like Horizon Europe’s REBALANCE. She contributes to the University of Pisa’s Commission for Sustainable Development, focusing on water and waste. Her research examines ownership models, regulatory frameworks, and socio-environmental compliance in public utilities.

Key projects include CLIWEP (PRIN Project) and PRA 2022 initiatives. She collaborates with institutions like Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and has organized events on business ethics and human rights. Her work is published in journals like Utilities Policy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and European Journal of Operational Research.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Responsible Management Research Center (REMARC), part of the Network for Business Sustainability. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing sustainability challenges in public services and corporate governance.