International Online Master in Sustainability and Circular Bioeconomy Management

Andrea Micangeli, Ph.D., has over 30 years of experience in the field of renewable energy and international cooperation. He is currently an Associate Professor at the State University of New York and a lecturer at Sapienza University of Rome, where he has been teaching since 2001.He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering, focusing on appropriate technologies for renewable energy in developing countries, from Sapienza, where he also completed his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. His academic research focuses on both simple and complex renewable energy systems.Dr. Micangeli has over twenty years of international academic experience, with appointments at Columbia University, Oxford, Cambridge, and several universities in Latin America and Africa. He is the coordinator of the FS4MGO research group and serves as the European focal point for the Grand Challenges Scholars Program, promoted by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.He has authored more than 100 scientific publications, supervised 10 Ph.D. dissertations, and collaborated extensively with industrial partners and international institutions including Enel, RES4Africa, MIT, and UNIDO.In 2018, he received recognition for innovation in university teaching, particularly for his course “Field Study Abroad”, which has involved over 400 students in fieldwork across 80 rural development projects. These projects are deeply rooted in his 25 years of experience in international cooperation, during which he has conducted research in 34 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—notably in South Africa, Mexico, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Chad, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras.Dr. Micangeli is also responsible, on behalf of RES4Africa and the ENEL Foundation, for the scientific and educational program of the Micro Grid Academy (operating in Nairobi, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, and Cape Town), which fosters cooperation between research centers, private companies, and public agencies.

Daniele Maver is a seasoned business executive with over 40 years of experience in the automotive and finance industries. He began his career in 1984 at Ford Italia before joining Nissan Italia, where he played a key role in the start-up and development of the National Sales Company. Over a 12-year tenure at Nissan, he held several senior national positions—including Chief Financial Officer and Sales & Marketing Director—as well as international assignments. Notably, he led the launch of Nissan's captive finance company, serving as Managing Director for four years. In 2000, he joined Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom and, by 2002, was appointed Managing Director of Ford Credit Italia, the financial services arm of the Ford Group. Since May 2007, he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover Italia, overseeing the brand's operations, strategy, and growth within the Italian market until 2021. He has extensive expertise in business strategy, finance, and operations, with significant contributions to mergers and acquisitions, financial product development, and dealer network management. He is currently a faculty member at LUISS Business School, teaching courses on Smart Mobility, Automotive Marketing, and Brand Management. He holds a Master in Business Administration from Università L. Bocconi and a degree in Business Economics from Università La Sapienza, Rome, he is also a qualified professional accountant (Dottore Commercialista), writer of articles on Automotive strategic transformation on major newspaper (Repubblica) and magazines (ItaliaInforma), Consultant for Automotive Companies and Retailers

Luigi La Pegna has over 35 years of experience in the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure. He is currently the Program Director of the Master in Energy Management at the Rome Business School, where he also teaches.He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rome and has completed executive education programs in General Management at Northwestern University and Harvard University, as well as several advanced degrees in administration, finance, and control.Luigi has held senior executive roles at Enel, including Head of Global O&M and CEO of Enel Green Power France, leading large-scale international projects. He is the inventor of five international patents for wind turbines and has a broad global network and solid expertise in investment management and technological innovation in the energy sector.He began his career working on projects for the European Space Agency, then moved into the Oil & Gas sector with Mannesmann Anlagenbau AG, and later worked in the railway sector with Ferrovie dello Stato. He joined Enel in 2001, where he held top-level positions including:CEO of Enel Green Power FranceVP Project Management & ControlSVP Project Management & Execution for conventional power generationHead of Global O&M at Enel Green Power, overseeing more than 65 GW of installed capacity, thousands of projects, and up to 8,500 personnel.Luigi has also served as CEO of PowerCrop Group Srl, sat on multiple Boards of Directors, and represented Italy for 11 years on the project committee of the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership (GSEP). He is the inventor of five international patents related to wind turbine technology.

With over 25 years of professional experience in the field of sustainable agriculture, bioenergy, and particularly biomethane, Dr. Lorenzo Maggioni is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in the development, technical consulting, and scientific promotion of renewable energy supply chains within the agricultural and livestock sectors. He is currently a Research Fellow at the Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (CNR), where he focuses on evaluating strategies for the sustainable production of biomethane in agricultural and livestock contexts. He also serves as President of the Scientific and Technical Committee of CH4-BioCH4 at BolognaFiere Water&Energy and is a technical consultant for the Verdemetano Cooperative. Dr. Maggioni holds a degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Milan and earned a PhD in Agricultural Ecology. He is the author of numerous scientific and popular publications in leading industry journals (such as *Biogas Informa*, the official journal of the Italian Biogas Consortium), and he regularly speaks at international conferences on the topic of bioenergy.

Giampaolo D’Angelo is a legal expert and senior consultant with over 25 years of professional experience in European project design, international law, and public policy. He teaches at the Rome Business School and Challenge Network, where he delivers courses in EU funding programs, intellectual property rights, and international contracting. A graduate in Law, he has served as Legal Advisor to international institutions including the FAO and the European Commission, and as Project Manager for multiple EU-funded initiatives across public and private sectors. Since 1998, he has led his own legal consultancy, specializing in transnational programs and regulatory compliance. D’Angelo has held strategic roles for the Italian Ministry of Labour, Regione Lazio, and the European Parliament, coordinating complex international partnerships. He holds certifications in public investment programming and economic development planning.

Alessandro Zucconi has over 28 years of professional experience in hospitality, tourism, and destination marketing. He currently serves as Professor of Digital Tourism at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where he teaches courses related to tourism strategy, cultural heritage, and digital innovation. Alessandro holds a degree in Linguistics from Sapienza University of Rome. With more than a decade of university-level teaching experience, he has also held academic positions at Fondazione ITS Turismo and Roma Tre University, contributing to master’s programs and specialized courses. His industry experience spans leadership roles including General Manager at Multichain Software and Hotel Grifo, as well as senior consultancy positions focused on sustainable tourism and destination management. Alessandro combines academic expertise with extensive practical knowledge in hospitality operations, communication strategy, and intercultural service design. He has led numerous projects integrating tourism sustainability and digital transformation, fostering collaborations across public and private sectors at the regional and international levels.

Mattia Lolli brings over 12 years of professional experience in environmental advocacy, sustainable development, and international cooperation. He currently serves as Campaigns Coordinator at Legambiente Onlus in Rome, where he oversees major national campaigns, develops youth engagement strategies, and acts as spokesperson. He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Rome “La Sapienza,” with a focus on climate change and international agreements. With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, Mattia has held the presidency of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations and contributed to multiple international training initiatives. He combines academic expertise with hands-on project management in environmental campaigning and capacity building. His work spans coordination of voluntary programs, advocacy, and development of sustainable policies across Europe and beyond. Mattia is also a founding member of several voluntary organizations active in community resilience and sustainable tourism promotion.

Daniele Guzzo has worked in international contexts across the energy sector, development cooperation, and the circular economy. He is currently an Access to Energy Officer at the RES4Africa Foundation and a Lecturer at the Rome Business School.He holds a degree in Building Engineering-Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Bari and completed an Executive Master in Circular Economy Management at Luiss Business School.Daniele has held positions of responsibility in NGOs, academic institutions, and companies, including AFRY and Médecins Sans Frontières. He has hands-on experience in Africa and the Middle East on energy and sustainable development projects.

With over 18 years of professional experience, he has held academic roles across Italy and internationally, including appointments in the United States, Colombia, France, and China. He holds an LL.M. in International Cooperation Against Transnational Financial Organized Crime (Università degli Studi di Teramo), an M.A. in Economic Security, Geopolitics and Intelligence (SIOI), and a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. His general expertise is in geopolitics, diplomacy, and international organizations. He worked for the National School of Administration – Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and in 2022 he received a letter of commendation for his service at the SNA.​ He has collaborated with leading institutions (UNODC, UNICRI, MAOC-N e OCSE), contributing to urban security, anti-counterfeiting, and transnational crime prevention initiatives. Dr. Mancini serves on the scientific board of *The Market: International Journal of Business* (Cyprus Business School) and is a visiting lecturer at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. He is a published author in fields including international relations, criminology, and geopolitical analysis, with recent works such as *El Gran Juego* (Alta Marea, 2024) and *Arte, moda, geopolitica* (Egea, 2023), “Football and Geopolitics” (Mondo Nuovo, 2021), a book awarded at the 56th CONI Literary Competition. Director of Divulgative Research Center of Rome Business School where his research was recognized in the 2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. He is also Adjunct Professor and lecturer at several Institutuins, such as Rome City Institute, Unicollege SSML, University of Rome “La Sapienza”. Currently starting a PhD at the Westcliff University.