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Dr. Lucrezia Casulli is a Senior Lecturer at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation within the Strathclyde Business School at the University of Strathclyde. Her research and teaching are deeply rooted in entrepreneurial cognition, mindset development, and neuroinclusivity in entrepreneurship. She actively contributes to knowledge exchange and policy development in Scotland through advisory roles with Scottish Enterprise and Scottish EDGE.
Her research interests include:
- Entrepreneurial mindset and competences
- Neurodiversity and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems
- International entrepreneurship and firm internationalization
- Qualitative process and micro-dynamics research
- Psychoeducational interventions for mindset change
Dr. Casulli’s recent publications focus on developing educational tools like the RECCO Crew series, which uses creative narratives to teach entrepreneurial competences such as empathy, resilience, and collaboration. These works reflect a trend toward accessible, applied, and inclusive entrepreneurship education aimed at diverse learners, including children and neurodivergent individuals. Her research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing actionable insights for entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers.
She has received significant recognition for her contributions, including:
- Academy of International Business Best Conference Reviewer (2014)
- Mario Raffa Policy Paper Award, RENT XXXVI Conference (2022)
- Innovators with Future Impact, SBS Knowledge Exchange Excellence Awards (2025)
- Student Support and Building a Sense of Community Award (2025)
Dr. Casulli leads and co-leads multiple research projects, including initiatives on building neuroinclusivity in entrepreneurial ecosystems and integrating entrepreneurial mindset into UK higher education and primary curricula. She has supervised student consultancy projects for over 60 SMEs annually through her Internationalisation and Growth Lab. Her advisory roles with public agencies demonstrate strong engagement in translating research into policy and practice. She is also active in professional communities through conference participation, invited talks, and journal peer review.
She is involved in the following research and teaching labs/teams:
- Internationalisation and Growth Lab
- RECCO Crew Educational Initiative Team
- Neuroinclusivity in Entrepreneurship Research Group
