Luigi Aldieri

Luigi Aldieri is a Full Professor in the Department of Economic and Statistical Sciences (DISES) at the University of Salerno, Italy. His research spans applied econometrics, innovation economics, environmental sustainability, and knowledge spillovers. He holds a PhD from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management at Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Research Interests:
His work focuses on the economic impact of innovation, particularly green and environmental technologies, knowledge diffusion, R&D spillovers, energy efficiency, and their effects on employment, productivity, and well-being. He investigates how innovation interacts with migration, education, and institutional quality across regions and countries.

Recent Research Trends:
His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize the digital economy, regulatory quality, circular economy, migration-innovation nexus, food security under SDGs, and energy resilience. He employs advanced econometric models such as panel data, spatial analysis, and stochastic frontier analysis, often using international datasets from OECD, EU, and global firms.

Scientific Editorial Roles:

• Associate Editor, Journal of Environmental Management (Environmental Policy, Economics, Social Science section)
• Associate Editor, Environment, Development and Sustainability
• Associate Editor, Energy Engineering
• Editorial Board Member, Sustainability, Energies, Clean Technologies, International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, and others
• Guest Editor for special issues in MDPI Energies and Sustainability on climate change, green growth, and total environment

Advising and Grants:
While no direct PhD advisees are listed, Aldieri leads a robust research network, frequently collaborating with scholars from Russia, Finland, Belgium, and Italy. He is affiliated with the International Centre for Innovation, Technology and Education Studies (iCite) at ULB. His work is supported by extensive co-authorship networks and institutional research projects focused on innovation, sustainability, and economic development.

Laboratories and Research Groups:
He is part of the research ecosystem at the University of Salerno’s DISES department and collaborates with international research groups. His work is associated with empirical research in innovation economics and environmental policy, often leveraging large datasets and cross-country comparisons.