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Imran Rasul is a Professor of Economics at University College London (UCL) and Director of the ESRC Institute for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). He co-directs the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre on Wealth Concentration, Inequality, and the Economy at UCL, and is Co-President of the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD). His research focuses on labor economics, development economics, and public policy, with notable contributions to understanding inequality, tax compliance, and field experiments in development. He has held editorial roles at leading journals, including the Review of Economic Studies and the Journal of the European Economic Association. Rasul has received prestigious awards such as the Yrjö Jahnsson Award (2019), IZA Young Labour Economist Prize (2007), and an ERC Starter Grant (2012). He is a Fellow of the British Academy, the Academy of Social Sciences, and the Econometric Society. His work often combines rigorous empirical methods with policy relevance, addressing topics like gender empowerment, youth unemployment, and public service delivery in developing economies. Affiliations: UCL, IFS, BREAD Editorial Roles: Co-editor, Review of Economic Studies (2009-2017); Past Managing Editor, Journal of the European Economic Association (2016-2022) Leadership Roles: President-elect of the Royal Economic Society (2024), Vice-President of the European Economic Association (2024) His research interests span labor market dynamics, development interventions, and the design of effective public policies. He has advised on projects globally, including in Uganda, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, focusing on issues like job creation, tax compliance, and educational equity.

• Labor Economics
• Development Economics
• Public Policy Analysis
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Maria Paola Mariani is an Associate Professor of International and EU Law at Bocconi University, affiliated with the Bocconi Lab for European Studies (BLEST). Her work bridges international law and EU legal frameworks, focusing on economic governance, Brexit implications, and pandemic-related trade challenges. She teaches courses on international law and EU private international law. Her research examines how international and EU law address contemporary globalized economic issues, including Brexit’s legal consequences and the EU’s response to trade barriers during the pandemic. She has authored influential works cited by EU judicial bodies, such as her analysis of Article 50 TEU in Brexit-related jurisprudence. Publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, addressing topics from EU insurance market regulation to transitional regimes post-Brexit. Her work emphasizes legal mechanisms to balance sovereignty, economic integration, and crisis management in a globalized context. Mariani’s academic contributions reflect a commitment to practical legal solutions for transnational challenges, with a focus on mitigating regulatory fragmentation and ensuring legal continuity in periods of systemic change.

• International Law
• European Union Law
• Brexit Legal Implications
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Alberto Gambino serves as Full Professor of Private Law (IUS/01) and Deputy Vice-Rector at the European University of Rome. He holds multiple prestigious positions including Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, Member of the National Bioethics Committee, and Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT). Additionally, he is President of the Science & Life Study Center, CEI, and the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC). As a civil cassation lawyer, he owns the Gambino law firm and participates in managing research organizations and implementing national and international research projects. Professor Gambino's research spans numerous legal domains with particular emphasis on Civil Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property. His work bridges traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital and technological challenges, particularly in the areas of bioethics, data protection, and internet governance. He has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of law with information technology, media, telecommunications, and consumer protection in both national and European contexts. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on evolving legal challenges in the digital age, with recent publications examining antitrust issues in digital markets, sports governance, intellectual property in AI systems, and data protection frameworks. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how traditional legal principles must adapt to contemporary technological and social realities while maintaining core legal values. Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe Member of the National Bioethics Committee Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at MIMIT President of the Science & Life Study Center President of CEI President of the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC) Professor Gambino actively contributes to legal practice through his law firm while maintaining a robust academic profile. His editorial work with prestigious scientific journals and involvement in national and international research projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing legal scholarship. His expertise in both theoretical and applied law positions him as a key figure in shaping contemporary legal discourse, particularly in the intersection of traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital challenges.

• Civil Law
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
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Carlo Fezzi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Trento. His research focuses on econometrics, environmental economics, and climate change impacts, particularly in policy design and integrated modeling. Teaches Applied Econometrics and Econometrics for Behavioral and Applied Economics and Mathematics programs. Leads workshops in the Market Analysis Laboratory (G3-2), emphasizing data-driven market understanding. Fezzi’s research integrates econometric methods with environmental policy, addressing biodiversity, climate adaptation, and energy economics. Recent work explores land use optimization under climate change, electricity demand forecasting, and coral reef valuation. His publications span topics like carbon trading, agro-environmental modeling, and non-market valuation techniques. Fezzi’s 15 most recent articles highlight trends in econometric applications to environmental challenges, including climate policy, energy demand modeling, and biodiversity conservation. His methodologies combine linear/nonlinear models, neural networks, and spatial analysis to address global issues like food security, carbon emissions, and ecosystem resilience.

• Econometrics
• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change
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Angelo Corallo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, specializing in technologies and methodologies for collaborative processes in industrial systems. His research spans Digital Business Ecosystems , Cybersecurity , and Collaborative Product Design , focusing on the interplay between technology and organizational dynamics. He leads interdisciplinary research divisions in Open Networked Business Management , Learning and Innovation , and Collaborative Product Design . Research Interests : Corallo's work integrates Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with Business Management, particularly in Digital Twins for healthcare and manufacturing Knowledge Modeling and Ontology Engineering Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Agri-Food Sustainability through digitalization Scientific Contributions : His recent articles explore trends in Cybersecurity for Industrial IoT Metaverse Applications in business models Traceability Systems in food supply chains Collagen-Based Biomaterials from aquaponics

• New Product Development
• Knowledge Management
• Collaborative Work Environments
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Renata Trinca Colonel serves as Associate Professor of Practice at SDA Bocconi School of Management and Adjunct Professor of Statistics at Bocconi University, where she directs Executive MBA programs and coordinates Business Data Analytics for Open Programs. With continuous engagement since 2002, she leads specialized master programs and executive education initiatives focused on data-driven decision-making across global business contexts. Her educational foundation includes a degree in Economic and Social Disciplines (D.E.S.) from Università Bocconi and the International Teachers Programme (ITP) from SDA Bocconi School of Management (2009). Trinca Colonel's research centers on business analytics applications including data visualization, marketing research methodologies, and statistical modeling for business optimization. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with industrial implementation across energy, transportation, retail, and financial sectors, emphasizing practical translation of complex data into strategic insights for managerial decision-making. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on analytics deployment in real-world business environments, with recurring themes in marketing research design, predictive modeling, and data visualization techniques. Recent works show increasing emphasis on hyper-complex scenario management and automotive sector applications, reflecting evolving industry demands for sophisticated analytical capabilities. Her professional recognition includes: Innovation in Teaching Award (2017-2018) from SDA Bocconi School of Management (awarded 2019) As Academic Director of Executive MBA programs and Program Director for Data Analysis courses, she maintains extensive corporate engagement through consulting projects with multinational entities including Enel Green Power, Ferrero, and Banca Mediolanum. Her industry collaborations focus on implementing data analytics frameworks, predictive modeling solutions, and market research systems across diverse operational contexts.

• Business Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Marketing Research
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Giovanni Vaia is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Department of Management. He holds roles as Scientific Director of the Digital Enterprise Lab (DEL) and DEL FabLab, focusing on digital transformation, IT governance, and innovation. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Organization and Technology (University of Molise/Naples) and a second PhD in Information Science (Turku School of Economics). Research interests span digital transformation, IT outsourcing, innovation management, business ethics, and public administration efficiency. He leads projects such as CEVID (Veneto Region) and IBM’s Impact Sourcing initiative. Notable works include monographs on corporate crisis and mafia firm combat strategies, as well as contributions to journals like European Journal of Information Systems and Journal of Information Technology. Teaching responsibilities include Business Administration, Digital Management, and Global Sourcing. He advises on digital agendas for the City of Venice and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission (DG Connect). Key labs include DEL (digital innovation) and DEL FabLab (manufacturing 4.0).

• Digital Transformation
• IT Outsourcing
• Business Economics
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Giuseppe Bellantuono is a Full Professor of Comparative Private Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Trento. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and post-doc in Comparative Private Law from the University of Trento, following a Magna cum Laude law degree from the University of Bari. He has held visiting professorships at institutions like the Federal University of Minas Gerais and the University of Lisbon, focusing on energy law and comparative legal frameworks. His research interests span AI and law, climate change law, comparative contract law, and the regulation of network industries. He has taught extensively in Italy and abroad, including courses on energy law, contract law, and law and economics. Notably, he served as a secondee at the European Commission's DG Energy (2014–2015). Bellantuono’s recent publications address legal challenges in decarbonization, low-carbon transitions, and comparative energy governance. His work bridges legal systems through interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing policy transfer and regulatory innovation. He holds the title of Professor Colaborador at the Federal University of Minas Gerais’s Law School since 2018.

• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Climate Change Law
• Comparative Law
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Martina NARDON is an Assistant Professor of Mathematical Methods for Economics and Actuarial and Financial Sciences at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She is also affiliated with the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges based in Treviso. Her academic work spans teaching, research, and service as a member of the Economics Degree Commission. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics for Economic Decisions, University of Trieste, Italy (2002) Laurea degree in Economics (Economia e Commercio), Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy (1998) Dr. NARDON's research focuses on quantitative methods in finance, with particular expertise in option pricing, American options, Monte Carlo simulation, stochastic processes, and credit risk. Her work increasingly incorporates behavioral finance perspectives, examining how psychological factors influence financial decision-making and risk assessment. She applies mathematical modeling to practical financial problems, with recent work extending into fundraising management and neural network applications. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong trend toward behavioral finance applications, particularly in probability weighting functions and their implications for portfolio selection and insurance pricing. Her work bridges traditional quantitative finance with behavioral economics, often employing advanced computational methods including artificial neural networks. The research demonstrates consistent focus on practical financial applications while maintaining rigorous mathematical foundations. Professional Service: Member of the Economics Degree Commission Ad hoc referee for European Journal of Operational Research, Decisions in Economics and Finance, and other journals Participant in numerous international conferences including MAF (Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Actuarial Sciences and Finance) series Dr. NARDON teaches advanced courses in Financial and Insurance Products Technique and Quantitative Methods for Financial Choices at the Master's level. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications of quantitative financial methods. She maintains active research collaborations both within Ca' Foscari University and internationally.

• Financial Mathematics
• Actuarial Science
• Option Pricing
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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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Maurizio Di Rocco serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Trento, Italy, with institutional affiliation centered on legal theory and dispute resolution practice. His academic base is anchored at Via Verdi, 53 - 38122 Trento, with primary contact via university email. Academic Credentials: Law Degree, Faculty of Law, University of Padua (1995), thesis: "Regicide in the legal thought of J. Milton" with supplementary work in Banking Law and Public International Law Classical High School Diploma, State High School "R. Franchetti", Mestre-Ve (1986) Advanced qualifications: Civil/commercial mediator trainer (accredited under Legislative Decree 28/2010), plus specialized training from JAMS-Endispute (Boston, 1999), NCRC (San Diego, 2005), and Friedman/Himmelstein workshops (2010-2014) Professor Di Rocco's research forms the cornerstone of Italian Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) scholarship, with concentrated expertise in mediation systems design , sector-specific conflict resolution (telecommunications, insurance, medical liability), and consumer dispute mechanisms . His work bridges theoretical frameworks in legal philosophy with actionable procedural protocols, emphasizing cross-cultural negotiation dynamics and institutional implementation challenges. The trajectory of his scholarship reveals deepening specialization in extrajudicial resolution pathways since the early 2000s, with particular focus on legislative compliance and practical mediator competencies. Analysis of his 12 major publications (2003-2013) demonstrates three dominant research vectors: (1) Codification and refinement of Italian mediation frameworks through annual updated codes (2011-2012), (2) Sectoral adaptation of ADR mechanisms to high-conflict industries like telecom and healthcare, and (3) Consumer rights protection through structured conciliation systems. His collaborative works with Covata, Santi, and Marucci reveal consistent focus on civil/commercial dispute resolution, while solo publications establish foundational theories for mediator ethics and procedural justice. No scientific awards or major fellowships are documented in the source materials. Professor Di Rocco's advisory impact manifests through policy-shaping engagements rather than formal student supervision. His Ministry of Productive Activities-cofunded consumer rights project (2004) and CNCU-commissioned ISDACI research report (1999) demonstrate direct influence on Italian ADR legislative frameworks. Current consulting roles with the Venice Chamber of Arbitration and Forensic Conciliation Coordination continue this practical policy integration. As co-founder and Vice President of "RESOLUTIA – Gestione delle controversie" (2000-present), he directs an active dispute resolution consortium that operationalizes his academic work. The association functions as a living laboratory for testing mediation protocols across consumer, corporate, and regulatory contexts, maintaining close ties with the Venice Chamber of Commerce and Consumer Defense Movement.

• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Conflict Resolution
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Silvia Bressan is an Assistant Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano's Department of Economics and Management. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Vienna Graduate School of Finance and has held previous roles at MODUL University Vienna and WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. Her research focuses on financial intermediation, banking regulation, and asset pricing, with a growing emphasis on environmental and ESG-related financial impacts. Bressan has published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Financial Services Research and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting . Educations: PhD in Finance, Vienna Graduate School of Finance (March 2015) International Master in Economics and Finance (IMEF), University Ca’ Foscari of Venice (June 2010) M.Sc. in Economics and Finance, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice (July 2009) B.A. in Economics and Finance, University Ca’ Foscari of Venice (July 2007) Research interests include analyzing the role of financial intermediaries in capital markets, the impact of environmental factors on financial stability, and the integration of ESG metrics into traditional financial analysis. Her work often explores how skewness and risk-neutral density measures predict financial firm valuations and returns. Notable grants include internal research funds from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano for projects like "The pricing of coskewness for bank equity" (2021–2023) and "The market performance of financial firms: An analysis through skewness" (2017–2019). She has also been a consultant for the World Bank and researcher at GRETA Associati. Awards include the Best Young Economist Session (YES) Paper in 2014 and multiple scholarships from the Austrian Science Fund and UniCredit Leopold Gratz Foundation. Her work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in environmental sustainability and regulatory frameworks.

• Finance
• Banking
• Financial Intermediation
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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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Elvira Anna Graziano is an Associate Professor of Economics of Financial Intermediaries at Link Campus University in Rome. She coordinates the Master's Degree in Business Administration and serves as Rector's Delegate for Academic Ranking. Her research focuses on behavioral finance, neurofinance, and Fintech, with emphasis on gender diversity and payment decision dynamics. She holds a PhD in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Professional roles include membership in the Lazio Region’s Nudge Unit and editorial roles at major journals. Awards include the AIDEA Prize (2012) and Euromed Best Abstract (2016). Her work bridges neuroscience and finance, analyzing investor behavior and digital payment adoption during crises. Education: PhD in Banking and Finance, University of Rome Tor Vergata Research Interests: Behavioral finance, neuroscience applications in finance, equity crowdfunding dynamics, gender diversity in financial decisions, and pandemic-driven payment transitions. Her studies explore how color psychology (e.g., document design) and social media impact financial choices. Professional Activities: Organized major events like the V Officina di Neuroeconomia and served as Local Chair for the 11th puntOorg Meeting. Active in conference organizing and peer review across international forums (ADEIMF, Euromed Academy). Labs/Teams: Member of the Nudge Unit at Lazio Region, applying behavioral economics to public policy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on fintech innovation and financial education initiatives.

• Behavioral Finance
• Neurofinance
• Fintech
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Maria Giuseppina Bruno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory, and Finance (MEMOTEF) at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Economics. She has been serving in this capacity since December 29, 2003, specializing in the scientific disciplinary sector STAT-04/A (Mathematical Methods of Economics and Actuarial and Financial Sciences). Her institutional email is Giuseppina.Bruno@uniroma1.it and she maintains office hours at room 149 on the first floor, wing B of the MEMOTEF Department. Her academic background includes a PhD in 'Mathematics for Financial Market Analysis' from the University of Brescia (1995), where she defended her thesis 'Memory functions as a tool for evaluating American options,' and a first-class honors degree in Economics and Commerce from LUISS University of Rome (1990) with thesis 'Valuation of convertible bonds. An interpretation using physics models.' Professor Bruno's research spans financial and actuarial mathematics, quantitative methods for economics and finance, derivative instrument valuation, risk management models, stochastic processes, and computational methods. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between mathematics, finance, insurance, and even physics through her interest in econophysics and applications of physical models to financial problems. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on innovative insurance products, risk modeling, and financial engineering. From Tailor-made CDOs (2024) to Pay-as-you-drive insurance models (2023) and specialized insurance products like ALEA and MICROTAKAFUL (2021), her research addresses contemporary challenges in risk transfer mechanisms and insurance market dynamics. Her work on long-term care annuities (2020) and option pricing with stochastic volatility (2019) demonstrates expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of financial mathematics. As a respected academic, she serves as Managing Editor of Annali MEMOTEF and referees for prestigious journals including Insurance: Mathematics and Economics. She has been actively involved in professional organizations including AMASES, AAI, and Istituto Italiano degli Attuari. Professor Bruno currently teaches Actuarial Mathematics for Private Insurance (Master's Degree in Finance and Insurance) and Basic Mathematics course (Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance). She has extensive experience in curriculum development, serving as reference teacher for the Master's Degree Course FINASS and as tutor for the Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance. Her institutional service includes membership on various committees related to quality assurance, publications, and doctoral programs. Her professional activities extend beyond academia, with participation in Bank of Italy examination boards (2016, 2019, 2023) and previous teaching roles for financial professionals at INPDAP and Banca di Roma. Her technical expertise includes programming in C++, VBA, and Python, which supports her computational research in financial mathematics.

• Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
• Quantitative Methods for Economics, Finance and Insurance
• Valuation of Derivative Financial Instruments
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