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Dr. Vincenzina Caputo is a Professor and Homer Nowlin Chair in Consumer and Food Economics at the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE), Michigan State University (MSU). She holds a Ph.D. and B.S. from Parthenope University of Naples. Her research focuses on consumer decision-making, particularly regarding novel food technologies like gene-edited foods, integrating neuroeconomics, behavioral economics, and experimental methods. She has led interdisciplinary projects funded by USDA NIFA and the Food Marketing Institute, exploring consumer acceptance of biotechnology and food labeling policies.
Education:
- Ph.D., Parthenope University of Naples
- B.S., Parthenope University of Naples
Research Highlights:
- Neuroeconomic analysis of consumer choice for gene-edited foods
- Impact of labeling policies on food safety and sustainability
- Market dynamics of meat alternatives and plant-based products
- Consumer preferences for cage-free eggs and animal welfare
Awards:
- USDA NIFA AFRI Grant (2019)
- CANR Established Mid-Career Researcher Award (2025)
Advising & Outreach: Mentors three graduate students (Valerie Kilders, Danielle Kaminski, Angelos Lagoudakis) and has contributed to MSU's Food@MSU initiative. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for food industries and governments.
