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Martina Ferracane is an Associate Professor in Digital Trade at Teesside University's School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, and holds an external appointment as Assistant Professor at the European University Institute (EUI). She leads the Digital Trade Integration Project at EUI and founded FabLab Western Sicily, a non-profit advancing creative digital education in schools. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee and advises global institutions like the UN and World Bank.
Education & Roles:
- Assistant Professor, European University Institute (San Domenico di Fiesole)
- Founder & Manager, FabLab Western Sicily
Research Focus: Dr. Ferracane explores digital trade policy, cross-border data governance, and STEM education innovation. Her work bridges economic policy with technological applications, emphasizing Africa's digital transformation and regulatory frameworks for data flows.
Recent Projects:
- Assessing Digital Trade Rules in Rwanda/Uganda (2025)
- Global Data Localization Trends (2024)
- Impact of Data Policies on Service Trade (2021-2024)
Awards:
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (202X)
Consultancy: Regular advisor to United Nations, World Economic Forum, and World Bank on digital trade and policy matters.
Lab/Teams: Leads the Digital Trade Integration Project team and manages FabLab's educational initiatives.
