Francesco Gualdi

Francesco Gualdi is an Associate Guest Teacher in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), with affiliations as a Lecturer in International Business and Technology at Regent’s University London and a Research Fellow at the Center for Technology in Government (SUNY Albany). His expertise spans AI in public policy, digital government, and technology’s impact on policymaking. He holds a PhD in Enterprise Engineering from the University of Rome Tor Vergata and a PGCert in Higher Education from LSE.

Education: PhD in Enterprise Engineering (University of Rome Tor Vergata, 2020), MA in International Public Affairs (LUISS Rome, 2014), and degrees in International Relations (University of Bologna, 2013). His roles at LSE include teaching modules on information systems, emergencies management, and digital innovation, as well as serving as Head Class Teacher for international programs and Deputy Chief Examiner.

Research focuses on AI adoption in public sectors, digital governance, and techno-legal entanglements. Notable works include studies on algorithmic formalization in administration and Italy’s ChatGPT suspension. Awards include the Best Paper Award at HICSS 2022 and teaching accolades from LSE.

• Awards: Best Paper Award (HICSS 2022), LSE Teaching Awards, European Doctorate (2020)
• Grants: LSE RIIF Fellowship (2021), ERASMUS Scholarship (2011-2012)
• Labs/Teams: Member of LSE’s Information Systems and Innovation Group, CTG Visiting Scholar Program