Milene Tessarin

Milene Tessarin is a Researcher in the Department of Economic Geography at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences. Her work focuses on regional diversification, innovation indicators, labor markets, and regional inequality, with a geographic focus on the European Union and developing nations like Brazil. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP) and has held roles including Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg's SARChI-ID and postdoctoral researcher there (2019–2021). She also collaborates with institutions such as NEREUS-USP and FIPE.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics, University of São Paulo (FEA-USP)
  • Master in Scientific and Technological Policy, UNICAMP
  • Bachelor in Economics, UNESP
• Professional Experience:
  • Senior Economist at Brazilian Plastic Industry Association (ABIPLAST)
  • Consultant for organizations including IDB, IDTT South Africa, and CNI

Research Interests: Milene's research spans regional development strategies, industrial dynamics, and the intersection of innovation and labor markets. She explores how complexity theory and data science can address regional inequality and sustainability. Her work on 'Pathways to Sustainability' and 'Circular Economy' contributes to policy-relevant solutions for equitable economic systems.

Key Projects:

• IN SITU: Cultural/creative industries in non-urban areas
• PILLARS: Inclusive labour markets research (EU-funded)

Awards: Recognized through the Global Excellence Stature fellowship during her postdoctoral tenure in South Africa.

Collaborations: Engaged with labs such as NEREUS-USP (Regional and Urban Economics) and institutions like FIPE (Economic Research Institute Foundation).