Lorenzo Franchi

Lorenzo Franchi is a Researcher at Antwerp Management School since March 2021 and a PhD student at the University of Antwerp's Department of Transport and Regional Economics. His work focuses on creating smart ecosystems in port logistics, emphasizing digital innovation, Industry 4.0 readiness, and stakeholder collaboration. He holds a bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and a master's in Transport Systems Engineering from La Sapienza University of Rome.

His research integrates technical expertise with interdisciplinary collaboration. Current projects include BIOLOOP (VIL-funded, 2024–2027), which optimizes biomass supply chains in Flanders, and PIONEERS (EU Horizon 2020, 2021–2026), advancing sustainable port operations across Europe. His doctoral research applies discrete choice models to study port stakeholders' behavior in adopting new logistics networks.

Lorenzo has professional experience as a transport/logistics consultant at PwC Italy. He specializes in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement with international partners. His skills span software tools for logistics modeling and communication strategies for innovation adoption.