Senior Leadership Team

• Prof. Michele Fabrizi - Head of the Department
• Prof. Edoardo Grillo - Deputy Head of the Department
• Prof. Martina Gianecchini - Head of Teaching
• Prof. Roberto Bonfatti - Head of Research
• Prof. Silvia Sedita - Head of Third Mission
• Prof. Marco Bertoni - Head of International Relations
• Prof. Giovanna Michelon - Head of Quality Assurance and Accreditation
• Prof. Alessia Russo - Head of Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability (ERS)
• Prof. Leonardo Madio - Head of Communication
• Dr. Elena Autizi - Administrative Manager

  Organizational chart

The organisational chart illustrates the main stakeholders involved in the governance system of dSEA, the internal organisational structures and the professional responsibilities.

  Faculty Development Handbook (FDH)

Appointment to the dSEA faculty carries rights and responsibilities as outlined in this Faculty Development Handbook (FDH), which is based on policies approved by the University and the dSEA and is applicable to all core faculty members. The responsibilities of core faculty members include research, teaching, service, and third mission.

The specific responsibilities of other faculty members shall be set out in applicable policies and their individual contracts or letters of appointment.

• Faculty Development Handbook (FDH) Download

  Advisory Board

The AB's mandate includes supporting the Head of the Department in strategic decision-making. One of their key responsibilities is to review research project proposals and assist in the allocation of departmental funding. Their invaluable feedback will facilitate the continuous improvement of our research endeavors, ensuring the maintenance of high standards of excellence. Additionally, they will provide progress reports, establish criteria for awards, oversee strategic issues, and contribute to the expansion of dSEA's programs and curriculum. Furthermore, the AB will play a role in the development of executive education programs.

The aims of the Advisory Board are to contribute to the updating and quality of the academic programme and enhance the reputation of the Department.

Comprised of renowned experts from esteemed institutions, the AB will play a vital role in guiding our department towards excellence.

The members of the Advisory Board are:

Renée Adams (Oxford University)
Gianni De Fraja (Nottingham University) - Coordinator
Amy Hillman (Arizona State University)

To contact the Advisory Board, please write an email to direzione.economia@unipd.it

The previous AB members served from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2022:

Lucie Courteau (Full Professor – Free University of Bozen/Bolzano)
Guido De Blasio (Directorate General for Economics, Statistics and Research – Bank of Italy)
Fabiano Schivardi (Professor of Economics and Vice-rector for Research – Luiss University)