Marcos Ferasso

Dr. Marcos Ferasso is an Assistant Professor of Business Management at Universidade Lusófona (Portugal). He holds a Ph.D. and four post-doctoral degrees from institutions including KEDGE Business School and Università degli Studi di Padova. His research focuses on innovation ecosystems, sustainability, circular economy, SMEs, and regional development. Ferasso has contributed to projects funded by Brazil's CNPq, such as studies on touristic clusters and circular economy applications in SMEs. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy recommendations, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and eco-innovation.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Business Management (multiple institutions)
• Four post-doctoral fellowships at IMED, KEDGE, Padova, and Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná

Research Interests: Ferasso explores how innovation strategies drive sustainable development. Key areas include:

• Knowledge management in industrial clusters
• Circular economy models for small businesses
• Climate action through eco-innovations
• Stakeholder engagement in urban sustainability

Projects & Grants:

• Leading research on touristic cluster cooperation (2023-current)
• Investigating circular economy applications in SMEs (2021-current)
• Supported by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (Brazil)

Research Group: Member of the Innovation & Market Ecosystems (IMEKO) research group, focusing on market-driven sustainability solutions.