Gabriel Franceschini

Gabriel Franceschini is a Ph.D. candidate in Management at the Department of Management of the University of Bologna. He holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and graduated with honors in the Master's program in Service Management at Alma Mater Studiorum.

His research interests focus on strategy and innovation management, with particular attention to innovation search, technological breakthroughs, technological competition, and patenting strategies. He specifically investigates how firms explore new technological trajectories and manage patent portfolios in competitive environments.

He has presented his work at international conferences and workshops. He contributes to teaching activities in undergraduate and graduate courses and serves as a reviewer for journals and conferences in the field of innovation. He has received several academic awards, including an honorable mention at the Bernardo Nobile Prize. He has also gained experience in the industrial sector, particularly in manufacturing and machinery.