Tommaso Luzzati

Tommaso Luzzati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Pisa. His research focuses on ecological economics, sustainable development, and the intersection of environmental and economic policy. He has contributed to studies on planetary boundaries (the 'doughnut economy'), cancer incidence linked to economic growth, and biodiversity conservation through IPBES collaborations. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental degradation and socio-economic sustainability. Luzzati teaches courses on ecological economics and sustainable development, emphasizing critical analysis of academic literature and empirical methodologies. He actively guides students through structured thesis frameworks, emphasizing rigorous bibliographic practices and methodological rigor. Recent research includes composite indicator analysis for sustainability metrics and policy implications of energy transitions.

His research spans topics like the environmental Kuznets curve for cancer incidence, energy policy design, and the role of pro-social behavior in environmental decision-making. He has published widely in journals like Ecological Economics and contributed to international assessments, including the IPBES regional report on biodiversity drivers. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical policy solutions, addressing contemporary challenges like climate change and sustainable resource management.