Lopez Luciano

Lopez Luciano serves as an Assistant Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) in Lausanne, Switzerland. His primary academic focus spans economics with specialized expertise in circular economy, sustainability, and hospitality management. He teaches core courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics to hospitality business students.

Dr. Lopez holds a BSc HES-SO in Hospitality and Hospitality Professions from EHL Hospitality Business School. His educational background provides him with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the hospitality sector, which informs his research approach.

His research interests center on the intersection of economic principles and sustainable business practices within the hospitality industry. Lopez investigates how circular economy principles can be effectively implemented in hotels beyond basic '3Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) practices. His work demonstrates that guests respond more positively to 'Rethink' and 'Redesign' approaches that fundamentally transform hotel processes and infrastructure. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to development economics, particularly examining the relationship between official development assistance (ODA) and tourism demand, as well as the economic returns on bilateral aid for donor countries like Switzerland. His econometric expertise is evident in his work on Granger causality in panel datasets and its application to economic growth and environmental impact analysis.

Lopez's publication record shows consistent scholarly output with a focus on high-impact topics in hospitality economics. His recent work demonstrates a clear trajectory connecting economic theory with practical applications in sustainability and international development. The integration of econometric methods with hospitality management issues represents a distinctive feature of his research approach.

Regarding academic mentorship, while specific students are not listed in available documentation, Lopez appears to be actively engaged in guiding research within his areas of expertise. His work with colleagues like Florent Girardin on circular economy in hospitality suggests collaborative supervision of research projects. Though specific grant information isn't provided, his research on Swiss ODA and tourism demand likely involved funded projects given the extensive data collection requirements.

While no specific laboratories or research centers are explicitly mentioned, Lopez appears to be part of research teams focused on sustainable hospitality practices and economic development. His collaborations with researchers across different institutions suggest participation in broader research networks examining the economic dimensions of sustainability in the hospitality sector.