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Donatella Strangio serves as Professor of Economic History and Director of the Department of Methods and Models for the Economy, Territory and Finance (Memotef) at Sapienza University of Rome. She also holds the position of Deputy Rector for Chile and Brazil in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Her academic leadership extends to directing international research projects including the European Project PNRR Changes 5 and the Jean Monnet Project EUMCHA. Her research spans economic development and underdevelopment, financial history, tourism economics, international migration patterns, and colonial-decolonization processes. She examines these topics through historical lenses, particularly focusing on pre-industrial economic systems, 20th century European history, famines, food policies, and institutional evolution. Her work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges. Professor Strangio's recent publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence across economic history, with particular emphasis on resilience mechanisms during crises, migration as knowledge transmission, and tourism's economic dimensions. Her scholarship shows consistent engagement with both Italian and global contexts, especially regarding Mediterranean and Latin American connections. She actively mentors through multiple master's programs including the Master in Migration and Development and the Master in Tourism Economics and Management. Her leadership in the Civis short-term courses on Crisis Sustainability and Cultural Heritage Enhancement demonstrates commitment to innovative teaching approaches. Professor Strangio directs significant research initiatives including the Spoke9 of PNRR Cultural Heritage and coordinates the Scientific Guarantee Committee for the 'Repertory of Italian banks from 1861 to today.' Her international collaborations span Columbia University, Universidad de Quilmes, University of Adelaide, London School of Economics, and numerous Latin American institutions.

• Economic History
• Financial History
• Migration Studies
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Giuliano Bianchi is an Associate Professor of Economics at EHL Hospitality Business School, specializing in law and economics, corporate governance, and forecasting. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bologna, a Master's in Economics from the University of Edinburgh, and a Master in Law from the University of Fribourg. His research focuses on hospitality economics, asset-light business models, and macroeconomic forecasting in the Swiss hotel sector. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Bologna (Italy) Master's Degree in Economics, University of Edinburgh (UK) Bachelor's in Economics, University of Lugano (Switzerland) Bachelor in Law (BLaw), UniDistance Master in Law (MLaw), University of Fribourg His research interests include empirical analysis of hotel industry dynamics, regulatory frameworks affecting hospitality operations, and corporate governance mechanisms. He pioneered the Swiss Hospitality Macroeconomics Forecasting Index (2018-2020), a project funded by HES-SO to develop demand forecasting tools for Swiss hotels. Recent work explores legal aspects of hotel rate parity, brand affiliation impacts on asset values, and the socio-economic implications of hospitality employment. Awards: Wertheim Fellowship, Harvard Law School Bologna University Economics Department Scholarship Marco Polo Fellowship Program Dr. Bianchi serves on EHL's academic board and teaches Macroeconomics and Microeconomics in the BSc International Hospitality Management program. His research has been published in Tourism Economics, Journal of Property Research, and Applied Economics.

• Law and Economics
• Corporate Governance
• Forecasting
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Sara Valentini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Bocconi University where she serves as Curriculum Coordinator for the Ph.D. program in Marketing. She co-chairs the 'Customer Journeys in a Digital World' conference and the 'Methods, Modelling & Marketing Analytics' track at the European Marketing Academy (EMAC), having previously served as Italian Representative on EMAC's Executive Board. Her educational background includes: PhD in Management, University of Bologna, Italy B.S. in Statistics (cum laude), University of Bologna, Italy Visiting PhD Scholar, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, USA Dr. Valentini's research centers on marketing effectiveness and customer profitability with expertise in multichannel marketing and customer relationship management . Her work evaluates marketing actions across the customer journey, including longstanding research on service recovery mechanisms and recent investigations into product returns dynamics , customer data acquisition , and earned media generation . This focus bridges theoretical rigor with practical business applications. Analysis of her 11 publications (2008-2025) reveals an evolution from foundational service recovery meta-analyses toward data-driven omnichannel strategies. Recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes digital transformation, consumer data utilization, and real-time customer journey analytics, while maintaining her core focus on profitability measurement. Her interdisciplinary approach spans retailing, consumer psychology, and digital marketing. Her scientific recognition includes: 2021 Davidson Award (Second Runner Up) for best paper in Journal of Retailing (2020) As Ph.D. Curriculum Coordinator, Dr. Valentini mentors doctoral candidates while leading major academic initiatives. Her conference co-chairships foster collaborative research networks, and her extensive publication record in premier journals (Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, etc.) indicates successful research funding despite no explicit grant details being provided. Through co-chairing the 'Customer Journeys in a Digital World' conference series and EMAC's analytics track, she cultivates a vibrant research ecosystem focused on digital marketing innovation and methodological advancement in customer analytics.

• Marketing Effectiveness
• Customer Profitability
• Multichannel Marketing
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Oswin Maurer is a tenured Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Bolzano (Italy). His work focuses on consumer behavior, tourism management, and experimental design with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. He teaches marketing and tourism management courses in both English and German at the Bachelor and Master levels, including the Bachelor in Tourism, Sport and Event Management and the Master in Tourism Management. Research Interests Professor Maurer explores topics such as pro-environmental behavior in tourism, food waste reduction strategies, and the impact of pricing models on tourist spending. His experimental approaches include interventions like persuasive messaging in hotel buffets and analyzing the role of social media in tourism marketing. He has pioneered studies on workation trends and the integration of work and leisure in South Tyrol. Publications His recent work spans AI adoption challenges in hospitality, metaverse-based consumption patterns, and the socio-economic impacts of tourism. Over 50 publications reflect his focus on sustainability, technology, and behavioral economics. Notable contributions include frameworks for place-related pro-environmental actions and studies on tourism's effects on community well-being. Affiliations He leads the Smart Tourism Laboratory and advises the Tourism Management Club. His research collaborations span international journals like Annals of Tourism Research and Sustainability, emphasizing open-access publishing to maximize impact. Grants & Impact His funded projects address critical issues like food waste reduction in tourism settings and the economic implications of all-inclusive travel packages. He actively engages with policy makers through frameworks for estimating tourism carrying capacity and preserving local resources.

• Tourism Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
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Giovanni Lagioia serves as a Full Professor within the Department of Economics, Management and Business Law at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. His academic work focuses on sustainability and environmental management with emphasis on circular economy practices and life cycle assessment methodologies. Professor Lagioia's research spans agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and textiles, addressing critical issues including water conservation, food waste reduction, and sustainable resource management in Southern Italy and global contexts. His research interests encompass life cycle assessment applications across multiple industries, circular economy models for agri-food systems, sustainable tourism frameworks, and environmental footprint reduction in manufacturing. Key investigations include wastewater recovery systems, sustainable packaging solutions, renewable energy integration, and resource efficiency metrics. His work consistently bridges theoretical advancements with practical policy implementation, particularly in Mediterranean regional challenges. Analysis of recent publications (2023-2025) reveals strong interdisciplinary trends integrating fuzzy AHP, material flow analysis, and multivariate curve resolution to address complex sustainability problems. Dominant themes include post-pandemic recovery in tourism/hospitality sectors, textile production environmental impacts, and circular economy applications for Mediterranean water/food systems. Southern Italy serves as a critical case study for sustainable practices in hospitality food waste management and agricultural water conservation. Scientific Awards: No specific awards, fellowships, or medals are mentioned in the provided information. Advising and Grants: While Professor Lagioia maintains an active research profile, the available materials do not list doctoral students, master's advisees, or specific research grants secured. Labs and Teams: The provided documentation contains no details regarding research laboratories, specialized teams, or collaborative research groups led by Professor Lagioia.

• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Claudia Cozzio is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz) , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics. Her research bridges tourism management, consumer behavior, and sustainability. Bocconi University - Graduate University of Padova - PhD in Management Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Visiting Researcher University of Aosta Valley - Post-Doc Researcher Her work focuses on sustainable consumption in tourism, mental budgeting , and innovation in hospitality. She employs experimental methods to analyze tourist behavior, particularly in food waste reduction and ethical consumption. Recent research trends include blockchain applications in food supply chains , carrying capacity in urban tourism , and persuasive messaging techniques in hotel settings. Her projects often address practical sustainability challenges in the tourism sector. Claudia has received recognition for applied research, including the crescerAI grant for food waste reduction initiatives. She teaches at the university level and collaborates internationally.

• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainable Consumption
• Tourism Management
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Giovanni Angelini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economic Sciences at the University of Bologna. His research focuses on macroeconometrics, time series analysis, forecasting methodologies, and quantitative sport economics. He holds a permanent position and is affiliated with the Department of Economic Sciences, contributing to both academic research and teaching in economics. Research interests include advanced econometric techniques for analyzing macroeconomic trends, climate change impacts on public perception, and applications of stochastic models to tourism and sports economics. Notable recent work explores price competition dynamics in tourism, extreme event forecasting using Poisson autoregressions, and the identification of structural economic shocks via proxy-SVAR approaches. His publications span topics like DSGE model validation, uncertainty spillovers in the Euro area, and forecasting methodologies in cryptocurrency markets. He is actively engaged in methodological advancements in structural vector autoregressions and bootstrap testing for macroeconomic models.

• Macroeconometrics
• Time Series Econometrics
• Forecasting
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Stefano Prestini is a Lecturer in the Marketing Department at Bocconi University, Italy. He holds a PhD in Management and Innovation from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. He coordinates the specialized Master’s in Marketing and Communication (MiMeC) at Bocconi. His research focuses on advertising, luxury marketing, consumer culture theory, LGBTQ+ studies, and digital marketing strategies. Education: PhD in Management and Innovation, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy Research Interests: Prestini explores the intersection of art, luxury, and digital marketing. He examines consumer behavior in luxury contexts, gender representation in advertising, and the role of marketing in promoting diversity and body positivity in fashion. His work also addresses digital fundraising strategies for arts organizations and the efficacy of advertising techniques like dubbing vs. subtitling. Teaching: He teaches courses such as Digital and Social Media Marketing, Market Strategy & Planning, and Marketing Communication, emphasizing practical applications of marketing theories. Labs/Teams: While no specific labs are mentioned, his involvement in the MiMeC program suggests collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on contemporary marketing challenges.

• Advertising
• Art and Luxury Contamination
• Consumer Culture Theory
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Roberto Micera is an Associate Professor at the University of Basilicata, specializing in Tourism Destination Management and Marketing. He holds a PhD in Business Sciences from the University of Naples Federico II and a Master’s in Tourism Economics from Bocconi University. Currently affiliated with the CNR Institute of Mediterranean Studies (Istituto di Studi sul Mediterraneo), he focuses on innovation management in tourism, destination governance, and smart tourism strategies. He has led numerous national and international research projects, including roles as scientific director for the CNR on tourism initiatives and participation in the Strategic Tourism Development Plan 2017-2022 (as part of the CNR-MIBACT 'Control Room'). He serves on editorial boards for journals like European Journal of Applied Economics and Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology , and reviews for top-tier journals including Sustainability and International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management . His teaching spans Territorial Marketing, Tourism Destination Management, and has included roles at Unitelma-Sapienza University. He actively collaborates with businesses, organizations, and local tourism operators, emphasizing sustainable tourism, cultural heritage integration, and digital innovation. Key contributions include co-editing the annual Rapporto sul Turismo Italiano (2016-2019), leading projects like OR.C.HE.S.T.R.A. (SMART CITIES initiative), and exploring topics such as wearable VR in cultural tourism and bioethanol sustainability in Campania. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in destination competitiveness and smart tourism infrastructure.

• Tourism Management
• Destination Governance
• Innovation in Tourism
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Francesco Eugenio Iannuzzi is a Researcher in Sociology of Economic Processes and Work at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . His work focuses on labor dynamics in tourism, digital transformation of industrial work, ecological transition in workplaces, and outsourcing impacts on labor conditions. Research Interests : Production processes, social reproduction, labor market segmentation, worker representation, and institutional interactions. Funded Projects : European Commission, Veneto Region, Norwegian Research Council initiatives. Teaching : Sociology Laboratory, Organizational Analysis, Social Research Methodology (2022-2025). Research Trends from 2022-2025 show expertise in migrant labor , worker cooperatives , digital labor adaptation , and ecological workplace transformation . Publications appear in journals like Sociologia del Lavoro , Economic and Industrial Democracy , and European Urban and Regional Studies , with recent work on hybrid workspaces and nursing home labor trajectories.

• Sociology of Work
• Labor Market Segmentation
• Digital Transformation of Labor
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Luisa Mich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy, holding this position since 2002 after progressing from Research Fellow (1983-1987) to Researcher (1988-2001). She teaches Enterprise Information Systems, Tourism Information Systems, and Web Strategies across multiple departments including Economics, Humanities, and Mathematics, while pioneering ICT integration at the university since 1989. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Trento (1983), thesis: "Theory and experimentation on interaction in human systems" Scientific High School Diploma, Marcelline Institute, Bolzano (1976) Her research centers on Requirements Engineering innovations including the award-winning 7Loci meta-model for web presence strategy and enhanced creativity techniques surpassing traditional brainstorming. Current work integrates Natural Language Processing with legal document analysis and web reputation monitoring, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, tourism management, and semantic technologies. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a decisive shift toward AI-driven business process development and tourism applications, with semantic technologies bridging legal compliance and requirements engineering. Key trends include agentic AI systems, optimized creativity techniques for requirements elicitation, and ontology-based personalization frameworks – all addressing practical challenges in destination management and customer experience. Scientific Recognition: While lacking major prizes, her expertise is validated through editorial board roles (Journal of Information Technology & Tourism, Journal of e-Learning) and leadership in professional societies including ACM, IEEE, and IFITT. Advising and Grants: Mich has supervised approximately 100 theses across scientific and humanities disciplines, including doctoral programs in Information Technology and Materials Science. Her grant leadership includes the European WEE-NET project (2005-2008) establishing Web Engineering networks and Papyrus (2008-2010) for cultural digital libraries, alongside consultancy for tourism boards like Suedtirol and Visit Trentino. Research Infrastructure: She co-founded Trento's Department of Information and Communication Technology and directed the Computer Science and Organisations program. Her ECDL certification initiative (1998-2010) became Italy's first university-adopted ICT certification, while her "ICT and tourism" research group drives destination management innovations through the Trentino Tourism System.

• Requirements Engineering
• Web Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
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Alessandro Destefanis serves as an External Lecturer and Teaching Assistant at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), contributing to the Master's Degree Course in Technology and Innovation Management in Cybersecurity (2024/25) and previously collaborating on Challenge@PoliTo projects for Chemical and Sustainable Process Engineering (2020/21). His research examines technology-driven disruption in tourism, with emphasis on sharing economy platforms (particularly Airbnb) and artificial intelligence adoption. Key interests include socio-economic impacts on rural communities (Italian "Borghi"), cultural tourism development in Southern Italy, business model innovation, and AI's transformative role in hospitality ecosystems. His empirical work frequently utilizes case studies and quantitative analysis within the Italian context. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on digital transformation's dual impact: micro-level adoption patterns (e.g., homeowner motivations for Airbnb) and macro-level industry effects (hotel performance metrics, community ecosystems). A clear trajectory emerges from immediate sharing economy impacts toward predictive AI applications, with increasing attention to sustainable tourism frameworks and future-oriented business model evolution in his 2022 doctoral thesis.

• Tourism Management
• Sharing Economy
• Artificial Intelligence in Tourism
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Alessandra Mancino is a researcher at the National Research Council (CNR) - Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development (IRISS) since 2002. She earned her degree in Economics and Commerce with honors in 1995 from the University of Naples Federico II and completed her PhD in Business Economics and Corporate Governance in 2000 at the University of Naples Parthenope. Her scientific work focuses on the competitiveness of SMEs , entrepreneurship , resource-based local development , rural development , and agricultural multifunctionality . She has contributed to international and national research projects such as MedMySea , DIVINO , Neoluoghi , and QUARC Innovation Campus , emphasizing sustainable development and innovation in tourism, agrifood systems, and ecological transition. Her publications span journals like the International Journal of Business and Globalization and The Services Industries Journal , as well as conference proceedings (Atlas Annual Conference, IASK Conference, RENT Conference) and book chapters. She also participated in the Green Blue Lab , Show Knowledge in Progress , CALL Living Lab , and Sustainable Logistics Workshop .

• Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Entrepreneurship
• Resource-Based Local Development
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Marco Teodori serves as a Researcher within the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory, and Finance at Sapienza University of Rome. His teaching responsibilities include Economic History (6-credit and 9-credit versions) and Economic History of Tourism (6 credits), with the 2024/2025 academic year course commencing on February 17, 2025, in room 8B at 12:00. Office hours are conducted at the conclusion of lectures and by prior email appointment via marco.teodori@uniroma1.it. Teodori's research spans four interconnected domains: contemporary economic hardship and inequalities; historical evolution of housing conditions; economic history of tourism; and urban economic development from the 19th to 20th centuries. His work centers on Rome as a primary case study, examining housing shortages, shantytowns, urban poverty, and the hospitality industry's transformation—including WWII requisitions and thermal bath revitalization. Comparative analyses extend to Italian migration in Argentina, revealing transnational patterns in business organization and community formation. His 2015-2023 publications demonstrate consistent methodological rigor in economic history, with thematic emphasis on government-business dynamics, war impacts, and long-term urban development. Key trends include the shift from social spas to wellness tourism, the persistence of informal settlements across political regimes, and the role of ethnic associations in migrant entrepreneurship. Geographically, his work bridges Italian urban centers with Western European and Argentine contexts through meticulous archival analysis. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available institutional materials. Information regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams is absent from current university profiles. Course materials and research outputs are accessible through departmental noticeboards and program PDF attachments as indicated in institutional communications.

• Economic hardship and inequalities
• History of housing conditions
• Economic history of tourism
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Alessandra Faraudello is a Researcher at the Department of Economics and Business Studies , University of Eastern Piedmont 'Amedeo Avogadro'. Her work focuses on corporate sustainability, women's roles in business governance, and family enterprise dynamics. Research Outputs: 37 publications (2007-2025) covering sustainability in hospitality, extractive waste management, and gender impacts. Key Projects: LABORATORIO BOSCO 2023-2024 (Regione Piemonte) RICONET - Territorial Regeneration and Transfrontier Governance (Regione Lombardia) LAW, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY JOINT DOCTORATE (European Commission, 2019-2023) SDG Contributions: Research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainability reporting and social responsibility.

• Corporate Sustainability
• Family Business
• Women in Business
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