Martina Ferracane

Martina Ferracane is a Part-time Academic at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies of the European University Institute. She also holds an Associate Professorship in International Digital Trade at Teesside University's School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies. Her work bridges digital trade, data flows, and digital education.

• Education: Ph.D. in Law & Economics, Hamburg University
• Key Affiliations: Max Weber Fellow (EUI), Research Fellow (EUI), Policy Leaders Fellow (EUI School of Transnational Governance), Cyber Policy Fellow (Columbia University)

Martina's research spans digital trade regulation, data governance, and creative digital education. Her recent publications analyze the EU's regulatory influence on global digital services and pedagogical innovations in maker education.

Scientific Recognition:

• Forbes 30 Under 30 (2018)
• 2018 - 15 Most Influential Italian Women in Digital Issues
• Max Weber Fellowship (EUI)
• Postdoctoral Scholarship (Hamburg University)

She founded FabLab Western Sicily and consults for the United Nations, European Commission, and other global institutions.