Annalisa Loviglio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Bologna. She holds a PhD from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. Her research focuses on empirical microeconomics and economics of education , addressing issues like digital inclusion programs for marginalized families, mentoring impacts on educational choices, data literacy interventions, and school effectiveness beyond test scores. Her work employs randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and structural modeling to evaluate policy outcomes. Notable contributions include the 2019 Carlo dell’Aringa young labor economists award . Recent publications analyze digital divide reduction, peer-to-peer mentoring, pandemic-induced assessment changes, and maturity-based educational disparities. Email: annalisa.loviglio@unibo.it LinkedIn: annalisa-loviglio Office hours: Thursday 11:30–12:30 (book via email).
Rossana Mastrandrea is an Assistant Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, affiliated with the AXES Research Unit. Her work integrates complex network analysis with interdisciplinary research in Economics, Environmental Science, and Behavioral Studies. She holds a PhD in Economics from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (Pisa) and has conducted research at the Lorenz Institute of Theoretical Physics (Leiden, Netherlands) and the INET project on Macroeconomics Networks. Her research focuses on theoretical and empirical analysis of complex networks in economic, social, and biological systems. Current projects include studying pharmaceutical innovation through patent citation networks (PRIN project on mRNA vaccines), pro-environmental behavior using evolutionary game theory, and carbon emissions via network approaches. She also explores brain connectivity dynamics and global trade networks using statistical physics and agent-based modeling. Key themes in her work include network reconstruction, motif analysis, and the application of optimal transport methods. Her recent studies address topics like cooperation dynamics in structured populations, coalition formation in litigation, and the role of information load in functional brain connectivity. Rossana coordinates the PRIN project analyzing public and private roles in pharmaceutical innovations and has contributed to high-impact studies on environmental performance metrics, global value chains, and schizophrenia-related brain network alterations.
Giacomo Battiston is a Postdoctoral researcher at the ROCKWOOL Foundation in Berlin and a Research Associate at the Berlin School of Economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from Bocconi University. His research focuses on the intersection of development economics and political economy, particularly migration economics and conflict determinants. He combines structural econometrics and experimental methods in his work. Education: PhD in Economics from Bocconi University. Teaching Experience: Instructor: Economics and Governance of Migration (Master), Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Spring 2022 Teaching Assistant: Labor Economics (Undergraduate), Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, Fall 2021 Teaching Assistant: Macroeconomics - Labor (PhD), Bocconi University, Fall 2017-2020 Research Interests: Giacomo explores migration economics through randomized controlled trials and policy analysis. A key project evaluates information interventions on migration decisions in Guinea. His work on Mediterranean border enforcement examines policy trade-offs and media/public attention effects.
Prof. Mario Menegatti is a full Professor ("Professore di I fascia") at the Department of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Parma. He has been teaching Macroeconomics and Advanced Macroeconomics courses in the First Cycle Degree in Economics and Management for over a decade, with appointments confirmed through the academic year 2025/2026. Macroeconomics (2014-2025) Advanced Macroeconomics (2015-2025) His research spans multiple economics subfields including: Risk analysis and decision theory Precautionary saving under multiple risks Behavioral economics and uncertainty modeling Environmental risk impacts on consumption Fiscal policy and public investment under uncertainty Retail economics and consumer behavior Recent publications explore topics such as: Time risk discounting preferences Interaction between prevention and health economics Variability in punishment and crime deterrence Convenience drivers in online grocery retailing Optimal prevention and cure strategies under uncertainty His work connects theoretical developments with practical applications, covering both financial and environmental risk domains. His research appears in journals covering economics, risk analysis, and public policy, with a particular focus on understanding how individuals and institutions make decisions under complex risk environments.
Marco Geraci is a Professor at the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory and Finance at Sapienza University of Rome . He teaches courses such as Statistics for Health Economics and Computational Tools for Finance . His research focuses on Statistical Methods in Health Sciences , including Quantile Inference , Random-Effects Models , Multivariate Statistics , and Missing Data Analysis . He also specializes in Accelerometer Data , Physical Activity , and Pediatric Oncology . His recent publications emphasize Quantile Regression applications in Public Health , Environmental Science , and Health Economics . Methodological contributions include Directional Quantile Classifiers , Functional Quantile Regression , and Laplace Distribution Projections . Themes span Biostatistics , Surgical Safety , and Maternal/Child Health Disparities .
Maria Cristina Molinari is a Researcher at the Department of Economics , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work bridges Political Economy , Game Theory , and Social Network Analysis , with a focus on historical institutional design and corruption dynamics. Research interests include: Electoral systems in pre-modern republics Corruption and privatization Marital network structures Lot-based selection mechanisms Her recent publications emphasize computational social science approaches to historical data, particularly Venetian governance and Genoese voting systems. Teaching responsibilities involve Political Economics courses for undergraduate programs. She is affiliated with the Economics Degree Commission and Economics Department Board , with research funded by MIUR (PRIN 2008-2010: Information markets and institutional efficiency ). Publications span peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and educational textbooks.
Professor Luca Antonio Maria Aldrighetti is a prominent figure in liver surgery at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele's Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Department of General Surgery. With over 1000 publications and leadership roles in major surgical organizations, he specializes in minimally invasive approaches for hepatocellular carcinoma and complex liver malignancies. His research focuses on: Development of prognostic models for liver resection outcomes Comparative studies of laparoscopic versus open liver surgery Innovative endpoints for liver surgery clinical trials (including CELS) Management of hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients Colorectal liver metastases treatment strategies Professor Aldrighetti leads the I GO MILS Registry (Italian Group of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery) and serves as President of AICEP (Italian Association of HPB Surgeons). His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on predictive modeling, surgical innovation, and international collaboration in liver surgery. Professional affiliations include: President of AICEP (2019-present) President of I GO MILS Registry (2014-present) Member of ILLS Board of Directors (2019-present) Member of E-AHPBA Scientific Committee (2021-present) Full member of European Surgical Association (2022-present) His advising and research activities focus on surgical innovation, with extensive collaboration across international centers. The I GO MILS Registry serves as his primary research platform, facilitating multicenter studies on minimally invasive liver surgery techniques and outcomes.
Francesca Ratti is a Fixed-term Researcher at the Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele , affiliated with the Department of General Surgery within the School of Medicine. Her research focuses on hepatocellular carcinoma, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive liver surgery, with a particular emphasis on prognostic modeling and clinical outcomes. Recent publications highlight her work on: Prognostic biomarkers in liver resection AI ethics in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic vs. open surgical techniques Robotic surgery feasibility in complex anatomical regions Dynamic risk stratification models for postoperative complications Her clinical research includes collaborations on the ORANGE II PLUS trial and international multicenter studies, applying advanced statistical methods like inverse probability weighting to improve recurrence-free survival prediction. She contributes to surgical education through internship programs while maintaining active involvement in translational research and clinical trial analysis.
Roy Cerqueti is Full Professor of Statistics at Sapienza University of Rome where he serves as Director of the Doctoral School in Economics and Social Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of Social and Economic Sciences and maintains a research affiliation with GRANEM at the University of Angers, France. Previously, he held a part-time professorship at London South Bank University, UK. His research focuses on quantitative methods for economics and finance, data science, and complexity theory. His work spans complex networks analysis, statistical modeling, and applications to financial systems, social dynamics, and policy evaluation. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Benford's Law applications, cryptocurrency market analysis, social media analytics, and systemic risk assessment in financial networks. Cerqueti's publication record shows strong trends in network science applications to economic systems, with increasing focus on sustainability, social media analytics, and financial market stability. His 2024-2025 work integrates advanced statistical techniques including Random Matrix Theory, fuzzy clustering methods, and multilayer network approaches to analyze complex economic phenomena. He has served as a review panel expert for COST Action proposals (2017-2019) under appointment by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. Cerqueti holds multiple editorial positions and regularly serves as referee for scientific journals and institutions. His teaching portfolio includes courses in International Statistics and Quantitative Methods for Economics at the undergraduate level. As Director of the Doctoral School, he oversees advanced research training in Economics and Social Sciences. He has delivered invited seminars and courses at prestigious international universities, demonstrating global academic engagement. Cerqueti leads research projects including "Analysis of rankings and preference data: new methods and applications" and has participated in numerous national and international research initiatives as Principal Investigator. His lab work focuses on network-based approaches to economic and social systems, with particular emphasis on computational methods for complex data analysis.
Antonio Luigi Pastore serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies at Sapienza University of Rome, where he contributes significantly to urological education and research. His academic profile reflects deep expertise in clinical urology with specialization in surgical techniques and patient outcomes. His research portfolio spans multiple critical areas of modern urology: Functional Urology and Sexual Health Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Bladder Cancer Management Erectile Dysfunction and Male Infertility Pastore's scholarly work demonstrates particular focus on comparative effectiveness research, evaluating new technologies against established methods while prioritizing functional preservation during surgical interventions. His methodology frequently employs multicenter randomized trials and prospective cohort studies that provide high-level evidence for clinical practice. His recent publications reveal emerging trends toward precision surgical approaches, mathematical modeling for treatment selection, and rigorous assessment of diagnostic imaging accuracy - particularly in prostate cancer detection and characterization. This work bridges technological innovation with patient-centered outcomes. As an educator, Pastore teaches multiple courses across nursing, medicine, and physiotherapy programs with specific urological focus, including Clinical Nursing in Surgical Area - Urology, Integrated Medical-Surgical Pathology II - Urology, and Rehabilitation in Specialized Area - Urology, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Luigi Beretta is a Full Professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, specializing in Anesthesia and Resuscitation. He serves as Director of the School of Specialization in Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, and as Director of the Head-Neck Department at the Istituto Scientifico Universitario San Raffaele. Additionally, he is the Head of the General Anesthesia and Neuroresuscitation Unit at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Dr. Beretta earned his medical degree with highest honors from the University of Milan in 1981-1982, followed by specialization in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation with honors in 1984-1985. His clinical career has been primarily at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, where he has progressively taken on leadership roles since 1983. Professor Beretta's research focuses on critical areas of anesthesiology and neurocritical care. His primary interests include acute brain injury management, intracranial hypertension, subarachnoid hemorrhage, neuroanesthesia, neuroprotection, and perioperative care in general surgery. His work has significantly contributed to understanding traumatic brain injury through the CENTER-TBI study and other international collaborations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on traumatic brain injury outcomes, perioperative risk assessment, and neurocritical care. His work spans from fundamental physiological monitoring (like end-tidal CO2 effects) to complex predictive modeling for postoperative complications and long-term outcomes after brain injury. The CENTER-TBI study features prominently in his recent work, indicating his leadership in European neurotrauma research. Dr. Beretta serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals including the Journal of Emergencies Trauma & Shock International, International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science, The Open Neurosurgery Journal, and Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing. He is also a reviewer for Intensive Care Medicine, Minerva Anestesiologica, and Tumori Journal. As an educator, Professor Beretta has taught across multiple disciplines at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University since 1999, including Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Physiotherapy programs. He has been instrumental in developing specialized courses in anesthesia, resuscitation, and pain management. His leadership extends to directing the School of Specialization in Anesthesia and Resuscitation and serving as Principal Investigator for numerous multicenter clinical trials, particularly in the field of cerebral protection. Professor Beretta founded the Perioperative Italian Society (P.O.I.S.) and is an active member of several professional organizations including the Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care (SIAARTI), the Society of Critical Care, and the European Brain Injury Consortium (EBIC).
Oriana Ciani serves as Associate Professor of Practice at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, where she has collaborated since 2010 within the Government, Health and Not for Profit Division. Her institutional roles include coordinating the Epidemiology and Public Health module in the MIHMEP program and serving on the Scientific Advisory Board for Italy's parliamentary group on Digital Therapeutics. Previously, she held a Fulbright Research Scholarship at Yale University in 2020. Her academic foundation includes dual Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering (Politecnico di Milano) and Healthcare Management (SDA Bocconi), culminating in a PhD from University of Exeter Medical School focused on surrogate endpoints validation. This engineering-to-policy trajectory underpins her methodological rigor in health technology evaluation. Professor Ciani's research centers on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) systems, with specialized expertise in medical devices and digital health evaluation. She investigates evidence synthesis techniques for policy decisions and innovative payment models, recently leading Horizon Europe's HI-PRIX project. Her work bridges engineering principles with health economics to address real-world decision-making gaps in European healthcare systems. Her 2025 publications demonstrate thematic consistency across diverse clinical areas including oncology, nephrology, and rehabilitation. Key trends reveal growing applications of machine learning in health economics, refined methodologies for surrogate endpoints, and cross-border implementation of patient decision aids—reflecting her commitment to methodological innovation in HTA. Major recognitions include: Bocconi Research Award (2023) Egon Jonsson Award (2016) Exeter Impact Award (2013) ISPOR Best Student Presentation (2013) AIES Young Researchers Award (2010) As active grant leader, she currently directs HI-PRIX (Horizon Europe) while previously managing FP7 and H2020 projects involving multinational consortia. Her teaching portfolio spans graduate instruction and professional training in health economics, with editorial responsibilities for Value in Health journal. Professional engagement includes leadership roles in EuHEA, ISPOR, and iHEA. Though not leading a formal laboratory, Professor Ciani coordinates research teams through EU projects and maintains strong clinical-academic networks evidenced by recent collaborations with Yale, European cancer centers, and nephrology consortia. Her policy advisory role with the Italian parliament demonstrates translational impact of her methodological work.
