Francesco is currently pursuing a PhD in Management and Quantitative Methods at the University of Tuscia, where he is also a member of the research group for Circular Economy and Innovation in the Blue Economy and Mediterranean Economies. As part of his doctoral studies, his research focuses on industrial processes related to the end-of-life of ships and the associated service infrastructures, driven by the principles of the circular economy. Using advanced methodologies and a wide range of econometric tools, he aims to provide a pragmatic and scientifically valuable approach, with a particular emphasis on analysis at the macro, meso, and micro levels.
Francesco has authored several scientific publications on ship recycling and has presented at various national and international conferences as a speaker.