Alignment with Award Category
As a nominee for the Best Researcher Award, Giovanna Ferraro stands out due to her: Strong research output in high-impact journals, Involvement in major European innovation projects, Contributions to Fintech, Industry 4.0, and complex network research, Editorial roles and mentorship of emerging scholars
University of Rome Tor Vergata | Italy
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🎓Early Academic Pursuits
Education and Training
Giovanna Ferraro’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in Enterprise Engineering, leading her to obtain a Ph.D. in the field. She has always been passionate about research and innovation, particularly in the areas of technology transfer, strategic management, and Industry 4.0. Her early academic achievements set a solid base for her career, allowing her to explore complex networks and business innovation.
💼Professional Endeavors
Academic Positions
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Management Engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Giovanna Ferraro is a distinguished academician actively involved in both national and international research projects. She has collaborated extensively with European institutions, particularly in technology transfer and business innovation management. She has played a pivotal role in several European projects, particularly those funded under the Horizon 2020 and COSME programs. These projects focus on SME innovation management, scaling up business activities in the Single Market, and enhancing enterprise competitiveness across Europe.
📚Contributions and Research Focus on Small businesses
Giovanna Ferraro’s research contributions span innovation management, open innovation, technology transfer, Industry 4.0, Fintech, and complex networks. Her work has provided valuable insights into the evolving technological and economic landscape of Europe. One of her key research directions is integrating EU countries in Circular Economy, Energy Transition, and Social Justice using a multilayer network approach. This framework enables policymakers and researchers to evaluate policy analogies, facilitating better integration of sustainable strategies across nations. Another significant research area is Fintech patent analysis, where she has examined patent certificates to identify technical trends, influencing factors, and technological advancements. By employing network analysis techniques, she has detected innovation clusters, highlighting technological substrates and trajectories that shape the future of financial technology. Her work has laid a strong foundation for future studies in strategic innovation and technology transfer, helping businesses and policymakers understand and navigate the complexities of modern economic ecosystems.
🏆Accolades and Recognition
Giovanna Ferraro has earned widespread recognition in academia and industry for her contributions to technological forecasting, strategic management, and business innovation. Her work has been published in prestigious journals, including: Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Technovation, Expert Systems with Applications, Small Business Economics, Annals of Operations Research. She has also served as a guest editor for leading journals like the Journal of Business Research and the Journal of Innovation and Knowledge. Additionally, she is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Engineering Business Management.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Community Impact
Through her work in innovation ecosystems and enterprise competitiveness, Giovanna Ferraro has influenced policymaking and business strategies across Europe. Her research provides practical solutions for SMEs, governments, and multinational corporations seeking to optimize their innovation management strategies.
🔮Legacy and Future Contributions