Nicole TABASSO

Nicole TABASSO is a Researcher at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, currently holding a PNRR Young Researchers Fellowship. Previously, she served as a Marie Curie Fellow at Ca' Foscari (2019-2022) and held a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at the University of Surrey, UK (2011-2022), with additional visiting positions at the University of Geneva.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, University of Essex, UK (2006-2011)
• MSc in Economics and Econometrics (distinction), University of Essex, UK (2005-2006)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Econometrics (distinction), University of Essex, UK (2004-2005)
• Diploma in International Studies Finance and Law, University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt, Germany (1999-2004)

Research Focus: Dr. Tabasso's work centers on Network Theory, Microeconomic Theory, and Information Transmission. She investigates how information—particularly rumors—spreads through social networks, examining strategic behavior in networked environments, identity formation dynamics, and the impact of network structure on economic decision-making. Her research combines rigorous game-theoretic modeling with real-world applications in misinformation and social dynamics.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2019-2024) reveal a cohesive research trajectory in network economics, with increasing focus on rumor dynamics and information resilience. She develops theoretical frameworks for optimal rumor debunking strategies while analyzing how segregation affects information diffusion, contributing to both theoretical economics and practical solutions for misinformation challenges.

Scientific Awards:

• PNRR Young Researchers Fellowship, MUR (2022)
• Marie Curie Fellowship, Horizon 2020 (2018)

Academic Leadership: Dr. Tabasso has held significant administrative roles including Deputy Head of School (Teaching) and Undergraduate Programme Director at the University of Surrey. She serves as a referee for top economics journals and actively collaborates with international research networks in network science, regularly presenting at major conferences including the Conference on Network Science and Economics and SAET meetings.