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Stefano CAMPOSTRINIView profile

Professor

• Social Statistics
• Public Health
• Healthcare Systems
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Stefano CAMPOSTRINI is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Social Statistics (STAT-03/B). He serves as a Member of the technical-scientific Committee of the Ca' Foscari Challenge School and the Department of Economics' Committee. His research activities are supported by affiliations with the Research Institute for Social Innovation and the Research Institute for Innovation Management. Professor CAMPOSTRINI's research spans the intersection of statistical methodology, public health, and social policy. His work demonstrates expertise in advanced statistical techniques including Bayesian modeling, spatial analysis, and complex survey methodology. His primary focus areas include healthcare systems analysis, social innovation, public administration, and the economic aspects of health policy. He frequently addresses issues related to comorbidity patterns, healthcare service accessibility, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. His publication record from 2021-2025 reveals significant trends in healthcare innovation, with particular emphasis on virtual hospital systems, AI applications in medicine, sustainable healthcare practices, and the statistical analysis of social services like early childhood education. His methodological contributions include novel approaches to analyzing regional health disparities and developing web-based tools for disease prevalence estimation. His research often employs expert consensus methods like Delphi techniques to address complex healthcare organizational challenges. Professor CAMPOSTRINI maintains active involvement in research initiatives through the Research Institute for Social Innovation and the Research Institute for Innovation Management. His work bridges advanced statistical methodology with practical applications in healthcare policy and social service delivery, making significant contributions to evidence-based decision making in public health and social policy domains across Italy and European contexts.

• Participatory Geography
• Collaborative Mapping
• Sustainable Territorial Regeneration
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Federica Burini is a Full Professor of Geography at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures of the University of Bergamo . She serves as Scientific Coordinator of the Imago Mundi Lab, member of the Center for Territorial Studies, and Scientific Director of OrobieLab. Her academic career spans participatory processes, collaborative mapping, and sustainable territorial regeneration. Full Professor of Geography Imago Mundi Lab Coordinator Center for Territorial Studies member OrobieLab Scientific Director Research Focus : Federica specializes in participatory geography through collaborative mapping techniques for environmental governance in both rural and urban contexts. Her work emphasizes sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa and European mountainous regions, with particular attention to landscape valorization via participatory processes and responsible tourism. Key projects include digital co-mapping initiatives for community engagement and territorial regeneration. Participatory mapping tools Sustainable tourism frameworks Mountainous area development Rural community empowerment Digital geospatial applications Landscape perception studies Publications : Recent works explore digital collaborative mapping tools (2024), industrial heritage interpretation for slow tourism (2024), and water resource-driven community regeneration (2024). Earlier contributions examine pandemic impacts on tourism (2020) and participatory cartography methodologies (2016). Her research consistently bridges geographical theory with practical territorial governance solutions.

Saverio MascoloView profile

Professor

• Network Congestion Control
• Real-time Communication Systems
• Adaptive Streaming Protocols
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Saverio Mascolo is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari , Department of Electrical and Information Engineering. He leads the Control of Computing and Communication Systems Lab (C3Lab) and contributes to IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking as an Associate Editor. His research focuses on Future Internet, network congestion control, and real-time communication systems. Laurea in Electronic Engineering, Politecnico di Bari (1991) PhD in Electronic and Automatic Control, Politecnico di Bari (1995) Visiting researcher roles at UCLA (1995, 1999), INRIA (2004), and FTW (2004) Research spans network congestion control , adaptive video streaming , and real-time communication . His lab develops protocols like TCP Westwood+ and contributes to WebRTC standards. Current projects include low-delay protocols for immersive video streaming and autonomous systems control. Recent publications emphasize adaptive threshold mechanisms in congestion control, millimeter-wave radar datasets , and immersive teleoperation systems . Projects integrate nonlinear control , time-delay analysis , and cloud-based multimedia delivery . Scientific recognition includes: Elevated to IEEE Fellow (2018) for congestion control contributions Google Faculty Award (2014) for WebRTC research Cisco Research Award (2013) for video streaming control Best paper awards at MMSYS (2025, 2024, 2016) Grants fund research in cloud-based video platforms (MISE, 2017-2020), WebRTC optimization (MIUR, 2012-2015), and network control algorithms. His lab collaborates with institutions like Uppsala University (since 2001) and industry partners.

Donato RomanoView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioinspired Robotics
• Biomimetic Robotics
• Animal-Robot Interaction
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Donato Romano serves as Associate Professor at The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy, where he coordinates the Bio-Robotic Ecosystems Lab and co-founded the spin-off company HUBILIFE srl. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics, biology, and AI to develop biohybrid systems for biodiversity preservation, sustainable environmental management, and life support in extreme scenarios including space exploration. With over 90 publications and an H-index of 27 (Scopus, March 2025), he has established significant academic leadership through editorial roles across 12+ international journals. Romano's educational foundation includes advanced degrees with honors: an M.Sc. in Agriculture Science and Technologies (2014) and a PhD in BioRobotics (2018), both from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. His academic journey includes visiting scholar positions at Khalifa University and substantial industry-academia collaboration through HUBILIFE srl, which commercializes bioinspired devices for human daily life improvement. His research program focuses on bioinspired and biomimetic robotics with particular emphasis on animal-robot interaction, biohybrid systems, and natural intelligence. Key projects address critical global challenges: SENSORBEES develops biohybrid environmental surveillance for ecological monitoring; REGOLIFE investigates lunar soil-terrestrial organism interactions for space agriculture; and OCEAN ROBOCTO explores marine ecosystem solutions. This work demonstrates a strategic progression from fundamental behavioral studies toward applied ecological and extraterrestrial systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in AI-driven behavioral analysis, with deep learning increasingly applied to entomological studies and pest management. The research spans agricultural applications (precision monitoring traps, larval detection systems), ecological conservation (biodiversity surveillance), and extreme-environment adaptation (lunar regolith studies). A distinctive feature is the consistent integration of biohybrid approaches where living organisms and robotic systems create synergistic capabilities exceeding either component alone. Romano's scientific recognition includes election as Junior Fellow of the Italian Academy of Engineering and Technology (2025), the Lucani fuori dal Comune award (2024), and multiple best-thesis prizes. His editorial leadership spans high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics and Pest Management Science, where he serves as Associate Editor. As principal investigator, Romano coordinates major international projects totaling over €15M in funding: HORIZON-EIC's SENSORBEES (2024-2029), ASI's REGOLIFE (2024-2027), National Geographic's OCEAN ROBOCTO (2024-2026), and PRIN's COSMIC (2023-2025). His teaching portfolio includes PhD courses in Biosystems for Biorobotics and M.Sc. instruction in Bionics Engineering at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and University of Pisa. The Bio-Robotic Ecosystems Lab under Romano's direction pioneers biohybrid technologies where living organisms and robotic systems create integrated solutions. Current initiatives include SENSORBEES' environmental monitoring swarms, REGOLIFE's moonworm colonization systems, and HUBILIFE's commercial vector-control devices. The lab maintains active collaborations with space agencies, agricultural institutes, and conservation organizations, positioning biohybrid systems as next-generation tools for planetary-scale challenges.

• Heritage Economic Enhancement
• Strategic Evaluation
• Social Impact Assessment
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Cristina Coscia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), Polytechnic University of Turin, and serves as Contact Person for the Master's Degree in Architecture and City Construction. Her research focuses on heritage economic enhancement, strategic evaluation for decision-making, and sustainability science. Scientific Director for EU-funded projects (CULTURALITY 2024-2028, Erasmus+ 2017-2020) Member of ENCATC (2012-2016) and Scientific Councils for international conferences Her work integrates ICT into cultural heritage management, emphasizing participatory platforms, stakeholder mapping, and multicriteria modeling. She applies data-driven techniques (e.g., Market Basket Analysis, Item Response Theory) to cultural consumption patterns. 2015 : SIForAge Social Innovation Prize 2011 : La Metamorfosi International Design Prize Coscia supervises doctoral students in architectural heritage and contributes to editorial boards ( Sustainability , Territorio Italia ). She leads collaborations with municipalities (Lagnasco, Valdieri) and NGOs (Barriera Design District).

Greta FalavignaView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Econometrics
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Financial Analysis
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Greta Falavigna is an External Lecturer and PartTime Lecturer at the Polytechnic of Turin 's Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) , teaching Economics and Business Organization and Political Economy . She holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Technology Management and serves as Research Director (I° livello, Dirigente di ricerca) at CNR-IRCrES (National Research Council of Italy's Research Institute on Sustainable Economic Growth). Key research areas: Econometrics , Artificial Neural Networks , Work-Life Balance , Industry 4.0 , Healthcare Evaluation , and Public Research Analysis . Active in European labor policy with focus on aging populations and gender dynamics , particularly in work-life balance studies using two-step analytical approaches . Collaborates with institutions like European Commission , Italian automotive supply chain , and Italian National Research Council (CNR) . Scientific contributions include methodological innovations in non-parametric econometrics , policy evaluation frameworks for Industry 4.0 , and empirical studies on financial constraints in SMEs. Her work appears in journals like Expert Systems with Applications , European Journal of Operational Research , and Health Care Management Science . Scientific recognition includes National Scientific Qualifications for full/associate professor positions in multiple Italian disciplinary sectors (13/A2, 13/A4, 13/A3, 13/B4). Member of Italian Society of Industrial Economics and Policy (SIEPI) , European Sociological Association (ESA) , and Italian Society of Law and Economics (SIDE-ISLE) .

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Biophilic Design
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Michele Gattullo serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy, specializing in design methods for industrial engineering (ING-IND/15). His research bridges cutting-edge extended reality technologies with practical industrial applications, focusing on human-centered solutions for manufacturing, maintenance, and workplace design. Dr. Gattullo's research portfolio centers on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Biophilic Design, with significant contributions to Human-Computer Interaction in industrial contexts. He investigates how nature-inspired elements in virtual workspaces enhance employee well-being and productivity, while simultaneously developing practical AR tools for assembly guidance, technical documentation, and maintenance support. His work uniquely integrates ergonomics, cognitive psychology, and industrial engineering to optimize human-technology interaction in complex production environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals two dominant research trajectories: biophilic design frameworks for virtual/metaverse workspaces (2023-2025) and industrial AR authoring methodologies. The biophilic stream establishes evidence-based guidelines for digital nature integration, while the AR stream delivers validated tools like ADAM and minimal AR approaches that streamline technical documentation creation. Both trajectories emphasize user experience validation through rigorous industrial studies, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary impact across computer science, industrial engineering, and environmental psychology. Scientific Awards: No awards or honors were documented in the available sources. Advising and Grants: The provided materials contain no information regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or funding sources. His academic profile emphasizes publication output over mentoring activities or project financing details. Laboratories and Teams: While Dr. Gattullo's research involves advanced XR technologies, the source text does not specify laboratory facilities, research groups, or collaborative teams associated with his work at Politecnico di Bari.

Bernardo TelliniView profile

Professor

• Electrical Measurements
• Magnetic Characterization
• Battery Technology
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Bernardo Tellini is a Full Professor of Electrical and Electronic Measurements at the Department of Energy, Systems, Land, and Construction Engineering (DESTEC) at the University of Pisa, where he also serves as Vice-Rector for Doctoral Research. He has held this institutional role since 2020, overseeing doctoral program planning, accreditation, and admission procedures. Previously, he chaired the doctoral program in Energy, Electrical, and Thermal Engineering from 2012 to 2016 and served on the Leonardo da Vinci Doctoral School in Engineering from 2008 to 2016. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Pisa (1999) Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Pisa (1993) Postdoctoral research at Karlsruhe Research Center for Technology and Environment Industry experience at ABB Tellini's research focuses on electrical and magnetic measurement methodologies for high-power pulsed applications, characterization of electrical and magnetic properties of materials, aging processes in battery cells, and electromagnetic emissions from power circuits. His work spans from fundamental measurement theory to practical industrial applications, particularly in railway technologies where he represents the University on the Steering Committee of the District for Railway Technologies, High-Speed, and Network Safety in Tuscany. He has served as president of the European Pulsed Power Laboratories agreement and chaired major IEEE conferences including I2MTC 2015 and MELECON 2020. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on RFID-based localization systems , nanoparticle-enhanced optical sensors , and advanced battery characterization techniques . The research trajectory shows increasing integration of measurement science with emerging technologies like plasmonic sensing, microwire-based transducers, and smart systems for industrial monitoring. His team has developed innovative approaches for battery health monitoring under vibration stress, temperature sensing using magnetic materials, and precise localization methods using phase-based RFID systems. Professional Service: President of Italian Section of IEEE (2019-2021) Scientific director of Pisa research unit in Association of Electrical and Electronic Measurements (GMEE) Member of Certification Committee of Italcertifer SpA (since 2019) Representative on District for Railway Technologies Steering Committee (since 2013) Tellini has authored approximately 200 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. His leadership extends to academic governance through roles on the DESTEC Department Human Resources Committee and various university committees overseeing scientific qualifications and doctoral programs. His research bridges theoretical measurement principles with practical engineering solutions for energy systems, transportation infrastructure, and industrial monitoring applications.

Marco PercocoView profile

Associate Professor

• Infrastructure Economics
• Sustainable Mobility
• Energy Transition
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Marco Percoco is an Associate Professor at Università Bocconi in Milan, affiliated with the Department of Social and Political Sciences. He specializes in infrastructure investment, sustainable mobility, energy transition, and real estate economics. He founded the Center for research on Geography, Resources, Environment, Energy and Networks (GREEN). Research Interests: His work bridges economics, environmental science, and policy analysis, focusing on: Infrastructure valuation and regulation Sustainable transportation systems Energy policy and tariff dynamics Urban and regional development Climate change impacts on migration and productivity Cost-benefit analysis for public projects Recent Publications (2023-2025) span environmental economics, political economy, and regional science, emphasizing climate impacts, green policies, and infrastructure resilience. His work appears in journals like Nature Climate Change , American Political Science Review , and Ecological Economics . Advisory Roles: Prof. Percoco provides expert opinions on regulatory disputes, antitrust cases, and investment appraisal in transport, energy, and real estate sectors. He conducts counterfactual economic evaluations for damage quantification in judicial contexts. Labs/Teams: As founding director of the GREEN Center, he leads interdisciplinary research on geographic, environmental, and network-related economic challenges.

• Agricultural Sustainability
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Animal Behavior and Welfare
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Maurizio Ramanzin is a Full Professor at the University of Padova , affiliated with the School of Animal Science and Department of Agronomy, Animals, Food and Natural Resources (DAFNAE) . His research focuses on Agricultural Sustainability , Environmental Impact Assessment , and Precision Livestock Farming . Academic Field : AGR/19 Email : maurizio.ramanzin@unipd.it Address : Agripolis - Viale dell'università, 16 - Legnaro (Padova) – ITALY His work explores the interactions between livestock systems and ecosystem services in mountainous regions, with emphasis on: Grazing Management and biodiversity conservation Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of dairy and beef systems Climate Change Adaptation in Alpine ungulates Animal Welfare in small-scale farms Technological Tools (GPS, NIRS) for monitoring grazing behavior Key trends in his recent publications include: Quantifying environmental drivers of wolf predation on livestock Developing low-cost biologging systems for dairy cows Analyzing social-ecological trade-offs in mountain agriculture Assessing microbial dynamics in alpine soils

• Economic and Political Geography
• Mobility Studies
• Migration and Territorial Dynamics
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GHISALBERTI Alessandra is Full Professor of Economic and Political Geography at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Bergamo. She serves as Coordinator of the PhD program in Landscape Studies for Global and Local Challenges and President of the Master's Degree in Geourbanism. She also leads research on 'New Dwelling and Tourism' at the Lelio Pagani Center for Territorial Studies and is a member of the Imago Mundi Lab, reflecting her strong interdisciplinary engagement in geography, urban planning, and digital humanities. Her research focuses on mobility regimes—including migration, commuting, and tourism—and their impact on territorial dynamics in diverse global contexts such as rural Africa, urban Italy, East Asia, and Latin America. She investigates cartographic and landscape imaginaries, spatial justice, and the role of universities in territorial innovation. Her methodological approach emphasizes qualitative fieldwork, collaborative digital mapping, visual tools, and historical cartography. The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in sustainable development, community-based co-mapping, digital humanities, and the intersection of memory, landscape, and regeneration. Themes such as water resources, migration networks, and educational innovation in geoscience demonstrate the breadth and applied nature of her work. Mobility and sustainable living Urban and landscape regeneration Collaborative and digital cartography Spatial justice and community engagement Educational innovation and third mission Interdisciplinary territorial research She is actively involved in supervising academic programs and leading research initiatives, with no mention of formal scientific awards in the provided text. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Geography of Movement, Development Geography, and Urban Regeneration, all at the graduate level. She applies collaborative learning methodologies that integrate digital and ecological transitions, reflecting a strong commitment to educational and societal impact. Her work is closely tied to stakeholder engagement and third mission activities, particularly through co-design with local communities and institutions. She promotes the integration of digital and ecological transformation in both research and education, positioning the university as a key actor in territorial ecosystems.

• Engineering Education
• Harmonic Analysis
• Functional Analysis
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Anita Maria Tabacco is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (DISMA) of Politecnico di Torino, with a focus on Engineering Education and Harmonic Analysis. She holds multiple administrative roles, including Rector's Delegate for Transparency and Internal Communication, Director of the University Observatory for academic dynamics, and Head of the INDAM local unit. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis (1986) Research: Harmonic and Functional Analysis, Applications to PDEs, Gender Equality in STEM Her recent publications highlight intersections of mathematical analysis, educational technology, and gender diversity initiatives. She has led Erasmus+ projects like HerTechVenture and W-STEM to empower women in tech. Tabacco supervises PhD students including Maria Giulia Ballatore and contributes to textbooks such as Palestra di Analisi Matematica I . She co-leads the TEACH research group at DISMA, integrating pedagogical innovation with advanced mathematics.

• Molecular Chaperones in Cancer
• Heat Shock Proteins (Hsp60, Hsp90, Hsp27)
• Thyroid Pathology
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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.

• Urban planning
• Territorial planning
• Spatial planning
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Carolina Giaimo is an Associate Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where she serves as Degree Course Leader for Territorial, Urban, and Environmental Landscape Planning. She is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Centre. Her academic work spans urban and territorial planning with a strong focus on sustainability, resilience, and ecosystem services integration. Dr. Giaimo's research interests center on blue and green infrastructure, climate change adaptation and mitigation, ecosystem services, urban equalization, and metropolitan governance. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in developing methods to integrate ecosystem services analysis into urban planning decision-making processes. She has pioneered approaches that demonstrate how urban planning incorporating environmental benefits assessment can significantly reduce land consumption while saving public finances through natural resource protection. Her scholarly output shows a consistent focus on innovative planning approaches that respond to contemporary urban challenges, particularly the integration of ecological considerations into traditional planning frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on nature-based solutions, urban welfare systems, and the role of public space as the structural framework of contemporary cities. Her work increasingly addresses the intersection of environmental sustainability and social equity in urban contexts. Effective member of AISU International (2022-present) Executive Committee member of INU - Istituto Nazionale di Urbanistica (2019-present) Steering Committee member of INU (2016-present) Member of ESP - Ecosystem Services Partnership (2016-present) Fellow of INU Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta section (2004-present) Director of Urbanistica Informazioni journal (2021-present) As an academic advisor, Dr. Giaimo supervises multiple PhD students working on urban and regional development, with current research focusing on spatial planning and ecological transition. She leads significant research projects including METRO-CASE (2025-2029), a European-funded initiative on metropolitan collaborative strategies. Her collaborative work extends to agreements with the City of Turin for research related to General Urban Planning. Her laboratory work centers around the application of ecosystem services assessment tools like SIMULSOIL for soil management in the Metropolitan City of Turin, demonstrating practical applications of her theoretical frameworks for urban resilience and sustainable planning.

Oswin MaurerView profile

Professor

• Tourism Management
• Consumer Behavior
• 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.