Luca CampaPhD student mainly interested in economic inequality, female employment and sustainability. Currently working on the gender gap in the reintegration in the labour market. Research proposal: Gol Program And Female Employability: A Gender Analysis Supervisor: Daniela Piazzalunga - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Enrico Zaninotto (University of Trento) |
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Jennifer CavarraPhD student mainly focused on the economic, social and environmental benefits that Nature-based Solutions, in relation to the water-energy-food nexus, can bring to cities to make them more resilient and neutral. Research proposal: Nature-based Solutions in relation to the Water-Energy-Food Nexus to improve climate neutrality and resilience of cities. Supervisor: Gianluca Grilli - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Silvia Tomasi (EURAC) |
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Nasim DadidazehPhD student in Sustainability. I am interested in exploring the benefits, challenges, and effectiveness of community participation in heritage management. My research focuses on advancing knowledge of community-based heritage management and its relationship to sustainable development. Also assessing the involvement of the local stakeholders in heritage preservation and socioeconomic growth. Research proposal: Evaluating the Effects of Community-Based Heritage Management on Sustainable Territorial Development Supervisor: Maria Della Lucia – University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Erica Santini (University of Trento) |
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Alessandro De PalmaPhD student instersted in the impact evaluation of renewable energy policies on the local level, analyzing their effect on different actors, such as firms, universities, and the local community. The approach will be mainly quantitative, relying on micro-econometric techniques, as well as data science methodologies for social sciences Research proposal: Decentralized Energy: How Local Energy Initiatives Affect People’s Pro-Environmental Behavior Supervisor: Carlo Fezzi - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Roberto Gabriele (University of Trento) and Antonio Zinilli (CNR) |
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Mikhail KomovPhD student interested in urban economics and labor economics. I am currently conducting research to analyze the impact of changes in remote workers' productivity relative to office workers' productivity on work arrangements and the economy. Research proposal: Heterogeneous impacts of teleworking on individuals. Supervisor: Sergei Kichko - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Elie Murard (University of Trento) |
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Daria QuellPhD Student interested in food system sustainability and consumer behaviours. The research revolves around the topic on sustainability indicators to assess consumption patterns, particularly focused on socio-economic and socio-cultural sustainability. Research proposal: Characterization of socio-economic and socio-cultural sustainability of healthy diets and identification of indicators for assessment at local community level. Supervisor: Roberta Raffaelli - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Michela Faccioli (University of Trento) and Fatima Hachem (FAO) |
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Jardel SestremInterdisciplinary social scientist with a background in International Relations and Sociology, interested in environmental governance and the societal challenges associated with the energy transition. Prior to joining this Ph.D. program, I worked as a Social Innovation Analyst on EU-funded projects in the fields of smart cities, energy, and bioeconomy. My research focus is on examining management models of Energy Communities that contribute to enhancing environmental sustainability and social inclusion Research proposal: Towards a Fair Energy Transition: Assessing the Energy Communities’ Strategies for Social Inclusion Supervisor: Ermanno Celeste Tortia - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Natalia Magnani (University of Trento) and Adriano Bisello (EURAC) |
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Sara Todeschini - Student representativePhD student holding a master's degree in Law and with working experience at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), now focusing on ESG, CSR, and non-financial disclosure. The research project aims at evaluating the economic and financial impacts on SMEs of mandatory non-financial disclosure policies and regulations, focusing especially on the newly entered into force Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and on the ESRS Standards developed by EFRAG. Research proposal: Can sustainability reporting negatively impact sustainable development? A research in light of the new CSRD and of the concept of double materiality. Supervisor: Anna Simonati - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Caterina Pesci (University of Trento) and Sara Moggi (University of Verona) |
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Nicola VellerePhD student with a background in Mathematics. My research aims to carry out a quantitative analysis of sustainable practices and policies addressed to young people (aged between 14 and 25) and evaluate the extent to which these measures contribute to their well-being. Research proposal: Comparative Analysis: Unveiling the Influence of Existing Sustainable Policies on Youth Well-being. Supervisor: Gabriella Berloffa - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Flavio Santi (University of Trento). |
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Alberto ViolaI am a PhD student with a background in agricultural economics. The purpose of my research is to identify a sustainable management model for protected areas and ecosystem services in the Autonomous Province of Trento. Research proposal: The management of protected areas for sustainable territorial development: an economic assessment. Supervisor: Sandra Notaro - University of Trento Other members of the Thesis Advisory Group: Maria De Salvo (University of Messina) and Petr Mariel (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU - Bilbao, Spain) |