Mary Colurcio

Prof. Mary Colurcio is a Full Professor of Economics and Business Management at the DiGES Department of Law, Economics and Sociology at the University of Chieti-Pescara. Her research focuses on innovation management, circular economy, service ecosystems, and digital transition. She teaches courses such as 'Management of Ecological and Digital Transition' and 'Innovation Management.' Her work bridges academic research with societal challenges, addressing topics like social innovation, sustainability, and ethical AI. She has been recognized with awards like the 2018 IRSSM commendation for service management research. Her recent publications emphasize value co-creation, resource integration in IoT-era ecosystems, and leveraging technology for social inclusion.

• Affiliations: DiGES Department, University of Chieti-Pescara
• Key Research Themes: Circular Economy, Service Ecosystems, Digital Transformation, Social Innovation
• Teaching: Public Administration Management, Business Economics, Strategic Management

Her articles explore interdisciplinary topics like AI ethics, food waste mitigation, and SME-driven social impact. She actively contributes to academic discourse on technology-enabled resource integration and sustainable business models.