Michela Mari

Michela Mari is an Associate Professor of Economics and Business Management at the Department of Management and Law, Faculty of Economics, University of Rome Tor Vergata. She serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Real Estate Economics and Management and the Departmental Research Center "Scientific Observatory on Female Entrepreneurship - OSIF," and is a Faculty Member of the PhD in Management. Since 2018, she has chaired the "Female Entrepreneurship" Track at the European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM) and has been an active member of the Global WEP Network since 2017.

Her research centers on Female Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Management, and Service Management, with particular focus on work-family conflict dynamics, virtual retail environments, and public-private partnerships. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges business strategy with gender studies and urban development, resulting in publications in leading journals such as International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, Cities, and The Service Industries Journal. She has pioneered research on Italian female entrepreneurs' experiences and global STEM entrepreneurship barriers.

Analysis of her publication trends reveals strong thematic continuity in gender-focused business research since 2011, with increasing emphasis on sustainability and digital transformation in recent years. Her work consistently addresses practical implications for policy and management while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

Mari's scientific recognition includes:

• borsa di studio per giovani ricercatori, XXXIII Convegno Nazionale AIDEA 2010 for corporate governance research

As PhD faculty and OSIF Research Center Deputy Coordinator, she actively mentors emerging scholars in female entrepreneurship research while collaborating with international networks like Global WEP to shape policy frameworks. Her editorial leadership in special journal issues demonstrates scholarly influence beyond traditional publication metrics.

She directs the Departmental Research Center "Scientific Observatory on Female Entrepreneurship - OSIF," which conducts empirical studies on gendered business practices and advises policymakers on women's economic empowerment initiatives through evidence-based research.