Candidates

XXXVII Ciclo

Qing ZHANG

Start date: 1 February 2022
Curriculum: Sustainable Innovation Engineering and Territory
Biographic profile
He graduated in 2005 in Traffic and Transportation, Tongji University, Shanghai, China. Holds a Master in Railway and Guided Transport System, Ecole National des Ponts et Chausées ParisTech, France, and a PhD in Infrastructure and Transport curriculum Transport System, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy. Participated in the following research projects: Lazio’s Regional Mobility Transport Logistics Plan, Sapienza Sustainable University Mobility Plan, European Project OPTIMISM (Optimising Passenger Transport Information to Materialize Insights for Sustainable Mobility), ‘TramFret’ project in the mission of ‘Freight Transport in urban zones’ at RATP of Paris.
Research
My research focuses on the estimation and forecasting of goods mobility. The aim is to improve the toolbox that can be used by policy makers at regional level. Two stages are included. The first is the generation of trade flows, the second is the choice of the multimodal or intermodal chain from the origin to the destination. For the first stage, I am developing a MRIO model. For the second, discrete choice random utility models are used. The product of the two stages is the yearly origin-destination demand in tonnes for road, rail, maritime and air. The application is to the mobility of interest to the Lazio region.
Supervisor: Professor Paolo Delle Site

XXXVIII Ciclo

Antonio COSMA

Start date: 1 November 2022
Curriculum: Sustainable Innovation Engineering and Territory
Biographic profile
He graduated in Management Engineering with a specialization in “Integrated Logistics” from the University of Calabria. His main research activities focus on Industry 4.0, supply chain optimization, and production planning. He has approximately six years of experience as a research fellow both at the University of Calabria and at the National Institute of Nuclear Physics, with specific themes related to supply chain resources optimization, development of Industry 4.0 technologies, and cloud computing.
Research
For his doctoral research, he is interested in understanding the indirect effects of Policy 4.0 on the missions 2 and 3 of the triple bottom line. He intends to investigate how Industry 4.0 can enhance environmental sustainability in terms of energy efficiency, reduction of material and resource waste, and environmental monitoring. Additionally, he will explore how Industry 4.0 can improve social sustainability through the creation of sustainable jobs, enhancement of working conditions, and the development of new skills. In both cases, he will assess potential developments in sustainable production and social innovation models.
Supervisor: Professor Luca Silvestri

Stefania Roberta MICCOLI

Start date: 1 November 2022
Curriculum: Sustainable Innovation Engineering and Territory
Biographic profile
Stefania Roberta Miccoli, was born and grown up in Apulia, the land of sun, sea and olive trees. Tireless and curious traveller, in love with mountains, sea and fashion, cat lady and, especially, future mom. She achieved a high school leaving qualification in Classical studies, a Conservatory Diploma in Piano, a Master Degree in Economics and management, a First Master in Counselling, another one in Teaching, psychological, anthropological methodologies and design theory and methods: a polyhedric profile arising from dedication in constantly infusing new sap into her life and seizing opportunity to deepen and extend her knowledge and skills. Graduated at the LUM Jean Monnet University of Casamassima in Bari (Apulia, Italy), from here on, she started to take an interest in research and academic fields, then carrying out teaching activities and scientific publications on human resource management, business organisation and finance. Since, 2014, she works in education and training field as designer, counsellor and trainer involved in designing, coordinating and organizing training activities for students, practitioners and public and private companies.
Research
Since 2022 Stefania Roberta Miccoli is a PhD student of the PhD Course in “Territory, Innovation and Sustainability” – XXXVIII cycle, passionate about the following search fields: corporate sustainability, innovation of organizational processes, gender studies, organisation and business management, human resources. Moved by a strong sensitivity towards the theme of gender equality, she investigates the enhancement of gender diversity as an economic, social and environmental driver for sustainable development. In particular, her research project focuses on the analysis of the relationship between women and sustainable development – as intended by the UN 2030 Agenda – at the macro (i.e., gender diversity in community life) and micro levels (i.e., gender diversity in business organizational processes). In fact, despite the evidence showing the benefits that derive from the increased presence and enhancement of women in the economy and in society, the topic still appears little debated and a gap between male and female gender – that merits attention – persists.
Supervisor: Professor Tamara Menichini

XXXIX Ciclo

Lisa FERRI

Start date: 1 November 2023
Curriculum: Political and economic geography of infrastructures
Biographic profile
Lisa Ferri is graduated in ‘Film, Television and Multimedia Production’ and in ‘Economics: Management and Business Professions’ and has a solid academic background that integrates skills in filmmaking with a solid economic foundation. Her studies include a master’s degree in marketing management, further consolidating her interdisciplinary skills. As the author of three literary works, including ‘Production Studies’, ‘Social Television’ and ‘The Film Room’, Lisa has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to contributing to the academic debate in the audiovisual field. Her publications reflect a critical and innovative approach to the study of content production and distribution, highlighting her passion and expertise in the field
Research
The PhD project ‘Cinema and Infrastructure: An Integrated Vision for Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Italy’ aims to transform disused or undervalued places into vibrant cultural spaces using cinema as a key tool. By selecting various locations, such as abandoned newsstands and disused railway yards, the project actively involves local communities in the choice of films to be screened, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations between the film industry, local authorities and cultural institutions. Objectives include analysing the social and economic impact of screenings, enhancing the local cultural heritage and diversifying the economy through film tourism itineraries. Aligned with national objectives, the project contributes to the ecological transition and digitalisation of the Italian economy, providing opportunities for the economic growth of local communities and promoting sustainable tourism. In conclusion, the project aims to enhance geo-economic and social infrastructures through cinema, promoting the participation of local communities and enhancing the Italian cultural heritage.
Supervisor: Professor Maria Paola Pagnini

Maria Domenica INTINI

Start date: 1 November 2023
Curriculum: Political and economic geography of infrastructures
Biographic profile
Maria Domenica Intini completed her university career in Economics Sciences at Niccolò Cusano University.  The Bachelor’s thesis was in Development Geography entitled “Female migration: Double discrimination and possible integration”. The Master’s thesis was in Economic Geography entitled “The concept of women’s freedom, health and sex education in society”.  For her Master’s she spent 4 months, in the framework Erasmus+ project, at Gender Studies department of Universidad de La Laguna (Tenerife). Her main interests are gender geography, urban studies and migration.
Research
Since 2023 Maria Domenica Intini is a PhD student of the PhD Course in “Territory, Innovation and Sustainability”. Her research project moves in the framework of urban geography and includes different aspects connected to gender studies, marginalization and security. The project is mainly focused on the idea of a “neutral”, sustainable and non-exclusive city. The research will include theoretical and applicative aspects. Regarding the theoretical part, the research aims to problematize concepts as neutrality, sustainability and inclusion, and the relative interaction, in the urban space. Following, the research aims to propose how urban infrastructure and mobility can create more sustainable and non-exclusive dynamics for urban space.  The research is based on how it is possible to create a neutral city that does not penalize any of its inhabitants.
Supervisor: Professor Daniele Paragano

Tejas Singri KRISHNAMURTHY

Start date: 1 November 2023
Curriculum: Sustainable Innovation Engineering and Territory
Biographic profile
Tejas Singri Krishnamurthy was born in Bangalore, India, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India. His formative years have been greatly influenced by the city’s thriving startup culture and technological advancements. He has nurtured a deep interest in martial arts and percussion instruments, culminating in the achievement of a black belt in Taekwondo with multiple state and national medals and awards. This journey spanning 14 years has instilled in him invaluable qualities such as discipline. He has completed his Bachelors in Industrial Engineering and Management from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore. After his bachelor’s, he started his professional journey in a mobility startup as a Business Strategy Associate for 3 years to be a part in solving the last-mile commute problems in Bangalore and other metropolitan cities. His role encompassed market analysis, competitor analysis, pricing strategy, and related areas which helped the company make strategical decisions.  He has Master’s in Transport Systems Engineering from the prestigious Sapienza University of Rome which is one of the oldest Universities of Italy. During his Master’s he had the opportunity to be part of CTLup (Centro di Ricerca per il Trasporto e la Logistica) for more than a year working on multiple national and European projects mainly concerning road safety. In addition to his academic credentials and strategic acumen, he is also a certified drone pilot. This certification underscores his adaptability and proficiency in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to augment his problem-solving capabilities.
Research
His research relates to long-distance goods mobility. The choice of this thematic area is motivated by the gap currently existing between the development of methods and models for the simulation of passenger mobility and the development related to goods mobility. There is a need of capacity building, specifically for technical personnel of public administrations, at national and regional levels, that his project contributes to fulfil. To this aim, his research is supported by the administration of the Lazio region. The specific area of investigation relates to the supply of road, rail, maritime and intermodal transport services. Both the knowledge of the phenomenon and the estimation of the costs paid by the shippers for the services are priority research objectives. The products of his research will be essential inputs to the development of models able to simulate choices of buy and sell markets and transport modal chains by the manufacturing industry.
Supervisor: Professor Paolo Delle Site