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Thorsten Beck is a Full-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI). He serves as Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance and holds research fellowships at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and CESifo. Previously, he was Professor of Banking and Finance at Cass Business School (2013–2021) and Professor of Economics at Tilburg University (2008–2014), where he also founded the European Banking Center (2008–2013). Research Focus : His work centers on banking regulation, macro-finance, and international economics. Key projects include 'Finance and Society' and analyses of EU banking union frameworks. Recent publications explore cross-border supervisory cooperation, regulatory arbitrage, and financial stability mechanisms. Affiliations & Roles : Director, Florence School of Banking and Finance Research Fellow, CEPR & CESifo Past roles at Cass Business School and Tilburg University Research Contributions : Beck’s articles address systemic crises, EU financial frameworks, and global regulatory challenges. His work emphasizes institutional collaboration and policy implications for market integration. Advisory & Grants : No explicit grant details provided, but his roles suggest involvement in policy-relevant research initiatives. Labs/Teams : Associated with the European Banking Center and the Florence School of Banking and Finance’s research networks.

• Banking regulation and supervision
• Macro and corporate finance
• International economics
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Giacomo Calzolari is a Full-time Professor of Economics at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy, and serves as Provost for Research and External Relations. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toulouse. His research focuses on Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Artificial Intelligence, and Banking Regulation, with notable contributions to understanding algorithmic pricing, collusion, and regulatory frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Toulouse. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence and Market Dynamics Competition Policy and Antitrust Economics Algorithmic Pricing and Collusion Banking Regulation and Supervision Behavioral and Experimental Economics Publications: Recent work includes studies on AI-driven markets, algorithmic collusion, and regulatory policy. His research emphasizes the intersection of technology and competition, with over 50 publications in top-tier journals like the American Economic Review and International Journal of Industrial Organization. Awards: Recognized with the 'Best Paper Award' from the Association of Competition Economics (2013) and the 'Young Economist Award' (2005). Advisory Roles: Advises the European Commission on competition policy and the European Parliament on AI in financial markets. Serves as Editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization and European Economy - Banks and Regulation. Research Groups: Leads projects on digital transformations, technological change, and AI's impact on competition. Supervises numerous graduate students and collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR).

• Industrial Organization
• Competition Policy
• Artificial Intelligence
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Caterina Cruciani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management , Venice School of Management , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She serves as a member of the University Scientific Instrumentation Service Center (CSA) Management Committee and is affiliated with the Research Institute for Social Innovation . Research Interests Trust dynamics in financial advisory Behavioral finance and investor decision-making Sustainability disclosure and ESG integration Digital transformation in financial services Regional economic development and SME financing Agent-based modeling of cooperative behavior Key Article Trends (2009-2024): Span 15 years of research on financial trust (12 publications), behavioral economics (10), sustainability (6), and digital finance (5). Methodologically combines experimental economics , structural equation modeling , and Supervised Topic Modeling for ESG discourse analysis.

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Trust in Financial Advisory
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Lara Modica is a Full Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo, specializing in contract law and consumer protection. Her academic career spans over two decades with numerous publications focusing on banking regulations, over-indebtedness, and contractual remedies. She maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Teams and can be contacted at lara.modica@unipa.it or +3909123892150. Professor Modica's research interests primarily center on Contract Law , Consumer Protection , Banking Regulations , and Over-indebtedness Solutions . Her work critically examines the intersection of civil law principles with financial regulations, particularly focusing on how contractual formalities impact consumer rights and financial stability. She has made significant contributions to understanding the legal frameworks governing bank guarantees, consumer default procedures, and peer-to-peer lending platforms. Her 2023 philosophical exploration 'The Contract, Kant and the Platypus' reveals an interdisciplinary approach connecting legal theory with broader philosophical frameworks. Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on contemporary challenges in financial regulation and consumer protection. There's a clear trajectory examining how traditional contract law principles apply to modern financial instruments and digital platforms. Her work on the MiCA regulation shows engagement with emerging technologies in finance, while her series of articles on specific regulatory articles indicates deep expertise in Italian financial legislation. The thematic continuity in her work, particularly around consumer protection in financial contexts, demonstrates sustained scholarly focus with evolving applications to new technological and regulatory landscapes. While specific information about research grants and advising is not provided in the available materials, her extensive publication record suggests active research supervision and significant scholarly contribution to the field of jurisprudence. Her career shows progression from foundational work on contract formalism to contemporary analyses of digital financial platforms and emerging regulations.

• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
• Banking Law
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Maria Vittoria Zammitti is a Researcher (GIUR-02/A) at the Department of Law - Private Law Section of the University of Palermo. She holds office hours on Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and can be contacted via her email mariavittoria.zammitti@unipa.it. Research Focus: Corporate law, payment services regulation, corporate social responsibility, commercial law, and legal liability in financial transactions. Her recent publications examine topics like dividend rights in limited liability companies, digital payment systems under EU Directive 2015/2366/EU, corporate crisis management, parent company liability for subsidiaries' misconduct, and the legal implications of payment wallets with strong customer authentication protocols. Key themes include corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and transnational legal challenges. Her work intersects with broader fields such as Financial Technology, Human Rights Law, and Sustainability Strategies. Notably, she has analyzed the Vedanta Resources PLC case regarding corporate social responsibility in multinational corporations and explored tensions between long-term sustainability and short-term corporate goals.

• Corporate Law
• Payment Services Regulation
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Simone Mazzonetto is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice in the Department of Economics , where he teaches courses on Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financial Terrorism (CFT) and Corporate Finance and Bank Regulations since 2017. He also holds academic roles at the University of Padua (Department of Mathematics, Statistical Sciences, and Economics and Management) as an Adjunct Professor of Financial Markets and Risk Management , and at Università Cattolica – Milano as a Visiting Lecturer. At CHERRY BANK SPA , he serves as AML Compliance Senior Officer since April 2023. His research focuses on Anti Money Laundering (AML) , Tax Fraud Detection , Risk Management , Compliance , and Bank Regulations . His publications and conferences emphasize interdisciplinary applications of Financial Crime Prevention , Tax Compliance , and Regulatory Technology (RegTech) . The 15 most recent publications and conference presentations highlight expertise in Money Laundering , Risk-Based Approaches , and Compliance , with trends spanning Financial Regulation , Banking Law , and Public Sector Accountability . Topics include AML/CFT in Cryptocurrency , Enterprise Risk Management , and PNRR Implementation in Italy. He is a member of the "Comitato di Indirizzo" for the Master's program in Administration, Finance, and Control at Ca' Foscari and serves on multiple "Consiglio didattico" committees for degrees in Computational Finance, Statistics, and Economics at the University of Padua and University of Verona .

• Anti Money Laundering
• Tax Fraud Detection
• Corporate Finance
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Erik Jones serves as Director of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy. His academic leadership spans European political economy, institutional analysis, and transatlantic relations within this prominent EU-focused research institution. Professor Jones' research centers on European integration dynamics , economic governance , and political instability in the EU context. His work critically examines monetary union frameworks, populism's policy impacts, and Franco-German leadership challenges. His scholarship bridges academic rigor with real-world policy relevance through frequent contributions to major international media outlets including the Financial Times and New York Times. His recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on ECB international role , populism-policy interactions , and US-EU trade relations . These works demonstrate methodological sophistication in analyzing institutional responses to political shocks while maintaining accessibility for policy audiences. Professor Jones actively mentors emerging scholars through the EUI's postdoctoral programs, guiding research on European governance and political economy. His supervision extends to both Max Weber Fellows and doctoral candidates working on critical EU policy challenges. As Director of the Robert Schuman Centre, he oversees one of Europe's premier hubs for interdisciplinary EU studies, fostering collaboration between academics, policymakers, and practitioners. The Centre serves as a critical nexus for evidence-based analysis of European integration challenges and opportunities.

• European Politics
• Political Economy
• Economic and Monetary Union
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Francesca Rappa is a Full Professor in the Department of Human Anatomy and Histology within the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Palermo. Her academic position (BIOS-12/A classification) centers on biomedicine, neuroscience, and advanced diagnostics with a focus on molecular mechanisms of disease. Her research spans multiple interconnected domains centered on stress response systems. Key interests include: Molecular chaperone networks (particularly Hsp60, Hsp90, Hsp27) in carcinogenesis Thyroid and colorectal cancer pathophysiology Glioblastoma multiforme molecular characterization Probiotic interventions for gut-liver-muscle axis disorders Nanovesicle-based therapeutics from citrus and tomatoes Diagnostic applications of heat shock proteins in inflammatory diseases Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on chaperone systems across cancer types (thyroid, salivary, colorectal, brain), with recent expansion into nutraceutical mechanisms involving citrus nanovesicles and golden tomatoes. Her 2023-2025 output shows increasing emphasis on multi-organ communication pathways (gut-brain, gut-liver-muscle) and industrial-scale therapeutic applications. Methodologically, she integrates immunohistochemistry, proteomics, and animal disease models. Teaching responsibilities include core anatomy courses for Medicine and Radiology programs: Anatomy I (10 CFU) and II (6 CFU) for Medicine Human Anatomy with Histology elements (6 CFU) for Radiology Integrated Anatomy/Biochemistry/Physiology modules (12 CFU) She actively supervises graduate research, with four theses directed between 2020-2024 covering celiac disease histopathology, stress protein interactions in colorectal cancer, glioblastoma biomarkers, and thyroid stress responses. Her laboratory work focuses on immunomorphological analysis of chaperone systems in tumor tissues and development of probiotic/nanovesicle interventions for metabolic and inflammatory conditions.

• Molecular Chaperones in Cancer
• Heat Shock Proteins (Hsp60, Hsp90, Hsp27)
• Thyroid Pathology
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Fernando GRECO serves as Full Professor of Private Law and Banking, Finance and Insurance Law at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Salento. He holds office at the Ecotekne Center, Building R1 in Monteroni di Lecce. As a Supreme Court Attorney (Avvocato Cassazionista), he brings practical legal expertise to his academic role. In 2015, he obtained national scientific qualification for full professor in SSD 12/A1 - Private Law, which was renewed with unanimous decision in 2018. Professor GRECO's research focuses on the intersection of private law with financial regulation, particularly examining banking transparency, consumer protection in financial markets, and insurance law. His work explores how regulatory frameworks can balance investor protection with market efficiency. He has extensively analyzed contractual obligations in financial intermediation, usury regulations, and the evolving concept of family law within EU legal frameworks. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the practical application of legal principles in financial markets. Over the past decade, his research has evolved from examining specific contractual issues toward broader regulatory frameworks governing financial transparency and consumer protection. A significant portion of his recent work addresses the challenges of digitalization in financial markets and the need for updated regulatory approaches. Member appointed by the Bank of Italy to the Rome Board of the Banking and Financial Arbitrator (Vice President) Commissioner of the FIR (Savers' Compensation Fund) appointed by the Minister of Economy (2019) Director of the 2nd level Executive Master's Degree in Banking, Financial and Insurance Law Coordinator of the Research Unit in Business Law and Economics Member of the Mediation Commission at the National Council of Notaries Member of the Committee of Market Operators and Investors at Consob Coordinator of the COMI - Consob Intermediaries and Investor Protection Working Group Professor GRECO maintains regular student reception hours every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Department of Legal Sciences. His teaching focuses on Private Law Institutions, with documented course offerings through 2021. He has supervised teaching assistants who provide additional student support throughout the week.

• Private Law
• Banking Law
• Finance Law
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Andrea Teglio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in macroeconomic policy analysis using agent-based computational models, focusing on topics such as financial instability, energy transitions, and systemic risk. His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to simulate complex economic systems, including interbank networks, fiscal policies, and digital transformation impacts. Teglio supervises master's and bachelor's theses on macroeconomic topics and agent-based modeling, contributing to the Research Institute for Complexity Communications. His work emphasizes policy design through agent-based frameworks to address contemporary challenges like sustainability and financial resilience. Key research interests include agent-based macroeconomics, policy mix strategies for energy transitions, and the analysis of inequality and output gaps through disaggregated models. He has published extensively in journals such as Energy Policy , Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination , and Ecological Economics , often collaborating with institutions like EURACE and SYMPHONY projects. His contributions span theoretical modeling, experimental economics, and computational simulations to understand macroeconomic phenomena and policy implications. His teaching includes courses on macroeconomics and computational methods, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practice. Teglio’s work highlights the role of agent-based models in predicting systemic risks, evaluating fiscal measures, and designing resilient economic frameworks.

• Macroeconomics
• Agent-Based Modeling
• Financial Economics
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Professor Filippo Sartori is affiliated with the Faculty of Law at the University of Trento, where he teaches courses including Private Law Institutions ( Istituzioni di diritto privato ) and Banking Law since 2005. He holds a PhD in Comparative Private Law and has been a visiting scholar at the University of Illinois and University of California Hastings College of Law. Education: Scientific High School Diploma (Trento, 1993), Law Degree summa cum laude (University of Trento, 1998), PhD in Comparative Private Law (2001). His research focuses on obligations, contracts, comparative private economic law, and banking law. Conference presentations since 2000 highlight his expertise in financial instruments, civil liability, and regulatory frameworks. Key areas include class action reforms, dematerialization of assets, and anti-money laundering legislation. Activities include directing the Rivista di Diritto Bancario and serving on the Supervisory Committee for the liquidation of Profit Investment Società di intermediazione mobiliare S.p.a. He has organized and presented at conferences on financial derivatives, risk management, and consumer protection in banking.

• Obligations and Contracts
• Comparative Private Economic Law
• Comparative Banking Law
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Edoardo Gaffeo is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Trento. His expertise spans applied econometrics, corporate governance, financial economics, and macroeconomic policy, with a focus on financial networks, banking systems, and agent-based modeling. Email: edoardo.gaffeo@unitn.it Research Interests Gaffeo investigates financial stability, monetary policy transmission, and the role of interbank networks in economic fluctuations. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., agent-based simulations) with empirical analyses of financial markets and institutions. Teaching He teaches Macroeconomia in both Economics and Mathematics departments, emphasizing macroeconomic theory, growth models, and European monetary union policies. Publication Trends Recent articles analyze interlocking directorates, financial accelerators, liquidity contagion, and auction mechanisms in NPL markets, reflecting his focus on systemic risk, banking behavior, and financial policy.

• Applied Econometrics
• Computational Economics
• Corporate Governance
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Salvatore Polizzi is a Researcher in the Department of Economics, Business and Statistics at the University of Palermo . His work focuses on banking, financial regulation, and corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on transparency, risk disclosure, and ESG integration in financial institutions. Research Areas : Credit risk disclosure, corruption detection, ESG factors, securitization, market discipline, and sustainable finance. Teaching : Economics and Management of Financial Intermediaries (8 CFU) in the Economics and Business Administration program. Office Hours : Tuesdays from 9:00 to 13:00 at the Department of Economics, Business and Statistics, or by appointment via email. Contact : salvatore.polizzi@unipa.it His recent publications analyze corruption disclosure in banking, ESG's impact on asset quality, and the intersection of distributed ledger technology with financial systems. His work also explores environmental disclosure gaps, risk management frameworks, and methodological approaches in banking research. Current projects address transparency mechanisms, regulatory compliance, and the alignment of sustainability claims with lending practices in European banks.

• Banking
• Financial Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
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Marcella Lucchetta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Research Institute for Complexity. Her research examines monetary policy, banking stability, and emerging green finance frameworks. Research focuses on: Green monetary policy implementation Banking regulation and financial stability Systemic risk measurement Climate finance integration Macroprudential policy design Her recent work addresses critical intersections between sustainability goals and financial stability, developing new frameworks like the Dynamic Regenerative Wealth Index and analyzing trade-offs in green banking regulation. She maintains active research on crisis resolution mechanisms including bad bank effectiveness. Current projects demonstrate progressive integration of climate risk considerations into macrofinancial analysis and central banking operations, positioning her work at the forefront of sustainable finance research.

• Monetary Policy
• Banking Stability
• Financial Regulation
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Maria Vittoria Ferroni is an Associate Professor of Administrative Law at the Department of Political Sciences , University of Rome La Sapienza . Her career spans teaching, research, and interdisciplinary projects focusing on urban regeneration, environmental law, public procurement, and administrative procedures. She has held teaching roles since 2014 and coordinates the ComuneCondiviso laboratory for urban regeneration. Education: PhD in Public Economics Law (2005), Law Degree summa cum laude (1995) from La Sapienza. Her research interests include administrative law, environmental law, urban regeneration, and alternative methods to animal testing. She has led major interdisciplinary projects on urban regeneration and animal testing regulations. Recent publications highlight biodiversity law, public procurement reforms, and urban informality. She has presented at conferences across Europe and authored chapters in key legal treatises. Teaching and Leadership: She teaches Environmental Law and Administrative Law at La Sapienza, and has contributed to doctoral programs. Her work bridges legal theory with practical applications in public administration and urban policy.

• Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
• Public Procurement Law
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