EDUCATION
2022–2023, Vlerick Business School
International Teachers Programme (ITP)
2014–2017, Università degli Studi di Milano
PhD in Economic Sociology, Organization and Labour Studies
2013, University of Nicosia – Cyprus
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
ACADEMIC POSITION
2021–present, University of Bologna
Assistant Professor (RTD-A) in Organization Studies, Department of Management
2021–present, Bologna Business School
Faculty Member, Centre for Sustainability and Climate Change
2019–2021, University of Padova
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Economics and Management
2017–2019, Politecnico di Milano – School of Management
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-2014, Business Development Manager - HF Markets, Cyprus
2007-2010, Sales Manager - Nikada Developers, Cyprus
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Bologna
2021–present, PhD Seminar (Organizational Behaviour), Department of Management
2025–2026 Cross-Cultural Management Laboratory
Second Cycle Degree Programme in International Management
Bologna Business School
2021–present, Sustainability Oriented Innovation (Master in Sustainability Transition Management – Graduate & Executive)
2021–present, Business Ethics and Sustainability
Courses delivered across several master programs, including:
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Master in HR & Organization
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Master in Digital Marketing and Communication
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Master in Marketing Management
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Master in Business Management
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Master in Data Marketing and Analytics
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Master in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management
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Master in Data Science & Business Analytics
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Master in Finance and Fintech
Sustainability in Corporations and Value Chains – Open Programme (2024)
Politecnico di Milano (MIP Graduate School of Business) - 2019
Lecturer, Master of Supply Chain and Procurement Management
Sessions on Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Practices
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2024, Bologna Business School
Best Case Award – 1st Conference on Impact Case Study
2023, United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME)
Award of Excellence for contributions to the Impactful Five (i5) Pedagogy Project
2022, Bologna Business School
Grant to participate in the International Teachers Programme
PARTICIPATION AS INVITED SPEAKER
2025, Panelist - “Responsible Management Competencies and the Role of Higher Education”, 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Copenhagen
2022, Guest Speaker - Woxsen International Lecture Series, India, “The Journey of Corporate Sustainability: Are We There Yet?”
2021, Moderator - Panel on Circular Economy, Renewable Energy Implementation and Climate Change
Africa and Mediterranean Association
INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES
2022–present, PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) – Chapter Italy Co-Chair
2025–present, University of Bologna
Communication Commission Member, Department of Management
2021–present, Bologna Business School
Selection Committee Member – Master in Sustainability Transition Management
2022-2024, PRIN PNRR– “New Technology, Old Technology: The Interplay Between Social Media and Mass Media for Social Movements “Responsible/PI for the local unit (UNIBO)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
International Conference, Track and Symposium Organized
2026 – Co-chair Track T01_07 / T06_11 / T14_01: Innovative Pedagogies for Disruptive Times: Rethinking Management Education for Impact and Radical Change, EURAM Conference.
2025 – Symposium Co-organizer “How Can Boards of Directors and Top Managers Promote Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (CSR)” – 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Copenhagen.
2025 – Panel Symposium Co-organizer “Responsible Management Competencies and the Role of Higher Education” – 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Copenhagen.
2025 – Co-chair Track T01_09 / T06_09: Innovating Pedagogy for Future Challenges in Management Education, EURAM Conference, Florence.
2024 – Co-chair Track 16: Transforming Management Education through the PRME i5 Pedagogies – Responsible Management Education Research (RMER) Conference, Berlin.
2024 – Co-chair Symposium on Impact for Responsible Leadership – ESD Pedagogical Practices for Transformative Learning and Change, EURAM Conference, Bath.
2024 – Co-organizer 1st PRME World Tour Research Paper Development Workshop, Bologna Business School.
2023 – Co-chair Track 11: Putting Impact Front and Centre: Creative i5 Pedagogies for Responsible Leadership – RMER Conference, Lisbon.
2019 – Member of Organizing Committee 28th IPSERA Conference, Politecnico di Milano.
2018 – Co-organizer IPSERA Special Interest Group in Purchasing & Innovation, Politecnico di Milano.
