Ilaria ZILLI

Prof.ssa Ilaria ZILLI is a Full Professor at the Università degli Studi del Molise, affiliated with the Facoltà di Economia. Her research focuses on economic history, regional development, and industrial heritage, with a particular emphasis on the Molise region and Southern Italy. She has conducted extensive studies on historical economic structures, industrial resilience, and the valorization of cultural and archaeological resources.

Her work integrates historical analysis with contemporary socio-economic challenges, exploring topics such as post-war industrial systems, traditional food production (e.g., pasta industry), maritime resource management, and the economic impact of cultural heritage. Notable projects include the 'Atlante delle emergenze culturali' mapping cultural resources in Molise and studies on corporate resilience in Mezzogiorno enterprises.

ZILLI’s publications span from the 18th century to modern-day analyses, addressing themes like pre-unitary economic structures, tourism potential, and financial strategies. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining economic history with cultural studies and environmental analysis to inform regional policy-making.