Nohaila Kartti is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples Parthenope. Her research is focused on innovation diffusion,international partnerships for innovation, cross cultural management, internationalization and entrepreneurship. In this regard, she is particularly interested in the management of international partnerships for innovation, examining the challenges and opportunities that arise in these collaborative contexts.
Annaluce Mandiello is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples Parthenope. Her research is focused on innovation diffusion, value co-creation, customer-centricity, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, healthcare management. In this field, she is particularly interested in the pediatric sector. Moreover, she collaborates with VIMASS lab, the innovation and healthcare management research laboratory of the University of Naples Parthenope.
Arianna Pezone is currently a Ph.D. student being involved in knowledge management and innovation management studies at the department of Management and Quantitative Studies at the University of Napoli Parthenope. Her research interests are distinguished by its focus on the profound impact of emerging technologies, new business models and policy on organizations, industries, and countries. She is also Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor.
Erika Rescigno is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples Parthenope. Her research is focused on Institutional Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Green Strategy, Digitalization, and Gamification.
In this regard, she is particularly interested in the diffusion of entrepreneurship practices and the implementation of environmental strategies within public organizations.
Moreover, she is participating in the realization of a Business Game.
Letizia Saviano is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples Parthenope. Her research is focused on marketing, innovation diffusion, value co-creation, open innovation. In this regard, she is particularly interested in the corporate brand co-creation and the role of organizational relationships in building the corporate brand.
Luca Venturini is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Naples “Parthenope.” He graduated with honors in International Marketing and Management from the same university. His research focuses on integrating modern technologies like AR, VR, the Metaverse, and AI into marketing strategies to innovate Customer Experience. Since 2023, he has been a member of the Italian Marketing Society (SIM) and the Italian Management Society (SIMA).
Federica Zeuli is a doctoral student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Naples “Parthenope.” She graduated with honors in Business Administration from the University of Naples “Federico II.” Her research focuses on AI, IoT, and digital transformation in healthcare management to improve patient engagement and experience. Since 2023, she has been a member of the Research Network of Innovation (RNI), and since 2024, a member of the European Academy of Management (EURAM). She is currently conducting research at Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha.
Alessia Spignese is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Naples “Parthenope”, co-operating with the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”. In 2022, she graduated with Honours in Economics, Finance and Markets from the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”. She is well-versed in corporate finance. Her research interests are cryptocurrencies, digital innovation and the role of technological services in the banking system. Her research interests include sustainable financing.
Gerardo Luisi is a student in the XXXVIII cycle of the PhD program in “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”. He graduated in Management Engineering from the University of Salerno and began his academic journey in the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies with a research grant for the “Smart Integrated Manufacturing 4.0” project. In this context, he focused on studying IoT solutions to improve the efficiency and environmental sustainability of industrial processes. As part of his PhD program, started the following year, he continues his research on new technological solutions to support the green transition in the industrial context.
Cantone Caterina is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Naples “Parthenope”, co-operating with the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”. In 2021, she graduated in Economics and Management from the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”. Her research area is accounting, and her research interests are international public accounts and accounting for the environmental impact of private companies.
Anna Bastone is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples Parthenope. Her research focuses on big data, Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and healthcare management. In this field, she collaborates with VIMASS, the innovation and healthcare management research laboratory at the University of Naples Parthenope.
Ehtisham Ali, a Ph.D. student at DISAQ, University of Naples Parthenope, focuses on University-Industry collaboration to boost eco-innovation in European firms. He holds an MBA from NUML University, Pakistan, and has published numerous journal articles, press pieces, and book chapters. Certified as an Innovation and Technology Commercialization Professional from Georgia Tech, USA, Ali has professional experience in teaching and academic coordination in Pakistan and China.
Giuseppe Franzese is a Ph.D. student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ), University of Naples Parthenope. His research focuses on the potential of a phenomenon called gamification. His work aims to analyze the role of gamified solutions within simulations, online and offline, for strategic planning.
Clemen D’Avanzo is a Ph.D. Student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at DISAQ, Parthenope University of Naples. She holds multiple degrees in business economics, management, and marketing. Awarded the ‘Premio America Giovani’ by Fondazione Italia USA, her research focuses on Heritage marketing, Brand Management, and Industrial Tourism. Her master’s thesis explored the value of brand heritage for consumers and proposed a novel Brand equity measurement model, discussed at the XIX SIM Conference.
Serena Climaco is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at DISAQ, University of Naples Parthenope. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics and a master’s degree in Corporate Management and Finance from the same university. Her research focuses on female entrepreneurship, aiming to conduct a cross-national analysis of the gender gap in business activities between culturally distant contexts.
Gianmarco Salzillo is a Ph.D. student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies at the University of Naples Parthenope and the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.” His research focuses on sustainable accounting policies, with an emphasis on the directives of 2014 and 2022, and the work that EFRAG and ISSB are currently doing to regulate the released information.
Rosario Marrapodi is a PhD candidate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at DISAQ, University of Naples Parthenope. He holds degrees in Economics and Management from the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” and a master’s from IPE Business School. He has worked as a data analyst for companies like Camomilla Italia, Birra Peroni, and Duracell Italia. Rosario is part of the editorial committee for “Prospettive in Organizzazione” and an assistant editor for Studi Organizzativi, published by Franco Angeli. His research focuses on Human Resource Management and Change Management, particularly conflict management and negotiation techniques.
Cecilia Maltempo is a Ph.D. student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ), University of Naples Parthenope. Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Economics and Management, both obtained from the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.” She was part of the first-place group at the 2019 Assochange-Assioa National Contest. She is also an assistant editor for the journal Studi Organizzativi, published by Franco Angeli. Her research focuses on Change Management and Human Resource Management, with a particular emphasis on managing organizational digital transition and the impact of Artificial Intelligence.
Alessandra Turi is a senior researcher at MAR.TE. S.c.ar.l., specializing in port logistics and transport sectors, with a focus on process management and supporting technologies. She gained valuable experience as a research fellow at the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples Parthenope, contributing to environmental management research and projects related to alternative fuel refuelling points at port sites. Alessandra holds a degree in Automation Engineering and is qualified as an Expert in Transport Logistics following the “Smart Tunnel” project training. In 2024, she earned a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation with an industrial profile.
Gioia Arnone completed her Ph.D. in “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” at the Department of Managerial and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ), University of Naples “Parthenope,” in Italy, and earned a joint double Ph.D. in “Law” from the Vrije Universiteit Brussels in Belgium. Her research explored the intersection of crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized justice. Gioia is a legal expert in Blockchain, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, and Legal Innovation. She has published over 20 articles on the impact of digital technologies on financial systems, green investments, and decentralized dispute resolution. She is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Palermo, researching cryptocurrencies and criminal organizations, and an Affiliated Researcher at the “Digitalisation and Access to Justice” Research Group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Giuseppe La Ragione successfully defended his PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies at the University of Naples “Parthenope.” His doctoral research focused on Green and Digital Marketing. After earning his PhD, he was appointed as a Post-Doc Researcher for 7 months at the same university. In September 2024, he won a competition for a Research Fellow (RtdA) position at the University of Naples “Parthenope.” In 2023, he was a Visiting PhD student at ESADE Business School in Spain, where he concentrated his studies on Consumer Brand Relationships. Throughout his research career, La Ragione has contributed to international journals such as the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Business Ethics, The Environment and Responsibility, and the European Journal of Innovation Management. Moreover, he has been a presenting author at various national and international conferences.
Lina Öztürk‘s PhD thesis centers on “Digitalization and Green Ports” in the field of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies, University of Naples “Parthenope.” She previously earned her first PhD in Marketing from Mersin University, Turkey, making notable contributions to marketing, neuromarketing, and consumer behavior. She has actively participated in various interdisciplinary research projects, which helped her build a strong and diverse academic foundation. Currently, she is leading a research project funded by the “Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey”, focusing on innovative methodologies in neuromarketing as a coordinator.
Maria Coscia holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Managerial and Quantitative Studies at the University of Naples Parthenope. Her doctoral thesis explores the link between board gender diversity and green process innovation, focusing on the role of corporate social responsibility strategies. Maria has gained experience as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Poitiers in France and as a Research Fellow at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli. She is currently a Research Fellow at the Department of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Naples “L’Orientale”. Maria is also an active member of the European Academy of Management, where she serves as an officer in the “Business for Society” Strategic Interest Group.
Michele Costagliola di Fiore holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ) at the University of Naples “Parthenope,” where he earned the title of Doctor Europaeus. His doctoral research, titled “The Dark Side of Entrepreneurial Team Diversity,” analyzed how team composition can negatively affect start-up growth. Michele was a Visiting Ph.D. student at IESEG School of Management (Paris), where he collaborated with the INENT research group. Currently a Research Fellow at DISAQ, his research focuses on entrepreneurship, new venture creation, innovation management, and digitalization, particularly in relation to environmental sustainability. He has published several works and presented them at various conferences.
Michele Iannuccilli holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Naples Parthenope, alongside degrees in Economics and Management and Organization of Information Systems. He is a certified Project Manager (PMP – Project Management Institute, License n. 1800243) and holds a SAFe 4 Agilist certification (Scaled Agile, Inc. License N° 39707925-3260). Michele has extensive experience in ICT and research, managing large-scale projects across sectors such as digital health, IoT, smart cities, and e-commerce. He has contributed to several successful national and international projects funded by the EU and the Italian Ministry of Research. He is currently the Research & Innovation Director at E.M.M. s.r.l. in Naples, Italy, and was previously a Project Manager at CRMPA at the University of Salerno.
Michele Terraferma successfully defended his Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the
Department of Management and Quantitative Studies at the University of Naples ‘Parthenope.’ His
doctoral research focused on the innovation of meaning of destination attractions, design processes,
and tourism experiences. After earning his Ph.D., he continued his specialization with a master’s
program in advanced social research methodologies at the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza.’ In 2022,
he was a Visiting Ph.D. student at Roskilde University (RUC) in Denmark, where he concentrated his
studies on experience innovation. Additionally, he has presented his work at various national and
international conferences.
Nicoletta Cangiano holds a PhD in “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” from the University of Naples Parthenope, Department of Management and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ), and earned the title of Doctor Europaeus. Her research explored how firms can adopt antifragility and resilience to address societal challenges, with a focus on entrepreneurial ecosystems and the role of government in their development. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Thriving in Disruptions: Managing the Unpredictable with an Antifragile Approach to Black Swans,” delves into antifragility in a managerial context. Nicoletta completed a visiting period at Montpellier Business School and has presented her work at various national and international conferences. She is a member of the Erich Fromm Study Center and serves on its editorial board. Currently, she works at the Ministry of Justice in Naples.
Riccardo Muto holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (2017) and a master’s degree in Economics and Business Management (2018). He further specialized with two master’s programs in Accounting and Financial Statements and Management of Healthcare Companies. Since 2018, he has worked as a consultant at KPMG, supporting public healthcare clients in management control, hospital investments, and resource planning. Starting February 2021, he will join Ernst & Young’s Strategy and Transaction Services team. His PhD research focuses on healthcare innovation, exploring telemedicine, precision medicine, and connected care.
Usman Ali is a first-year PhD student in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Parthenope. His research focuses on financing strategies for SMEs in their multinationalization processes, addressing financial literacy gaps in knowledge economies, and reducing the time gap between graduation and entrepreneurial intention. Usman holds an MBA in Business Studies from CECOS University and an MPhil from Qurtuba University in Pakistan, with a focus on finance. He has published four research papers on topics including firm financing, banking analysis, foreign direct investment, and poverty eradication.
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