HUGO CAMPOS ROMERO

Hugo Campos Romero is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences and the Department of Applied Economics. His research focuses on global value chains, sustainability, and international trade dynamics, particularly addressing environmental and social dimensions. He holds a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2022), where his thesis examined the commercial and environmental implications of global value chains in the EU.

Key research interests include the interplay between technology, trade, and environmental sustainability, with special attention to gender disparities in STEM fields and circular economy strategies. His work often combines quantitative analysis with policy-oriented frameworks, addressing challenges in East/Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the European Union.

Recent publications highlight themes such as the digital divide exacerbated by the pandemic, pollution havens in global supply chains, and the dual economic/environmental impacts of automotive and textile industries. His 2023 study on public procurement innovation in Colombia exemplifies applied policy analysis, while ongoing work critiques the sustainability of global value chains in the context of circular economy principles.

Professional activities include membership in the ICEDE research group (Innovation, structural change and development), focusing on structural economic transformations. His advisory work is centered on doctoral supervision and policy-oriented research, though specific grant details are not disclosed in the provided texts.

Laboratory/Team affiliations include the ICEDE research unit at USC, emphasizing collaborative work on innovation systems and global value chain dynamics. Future research directions appear to emphasize interdisciplinary approaches linking environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and equitable development policies.