Our People
Faculty
31 faculty members, researchers, and industry experts united by one goal: educating the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
31+
Faculty members
20+
Nationalities
30+
Years avg. experience

President & Founder
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. Degree in Sociology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat, Frankfurt, GERMANY
- ·Master of Arts with Merit in “Intercultural Communication with International Business”, (awarded grant), University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
- ·BA Degree in Sociology, Faculty of Sociology, University “La Sapienza”, Rome, ITALY
Systems Thinking in Business PracticesWaste ManagementExecutive CommunicationLeadership and Change Management

Corporate Sustainability Advisor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, Technical University of Aachen, GERMANY (Summa Cum Laude)
- ·MA Degree in Chemistry
- ·BA Degree in Chemistry, Technical University of Aachen, GERMANY (with Distinction)
Business and Innovation Strategy with focus on Consumer Products IndustrySustainability in a business contextModeration of diverse stakeholder outreach towards action-orientated consensusIdentifying the right mix of free market dynamics, regulatory framework, and voluntary industry action

Guest Professor
Education
- ·PhD, Business and Economics, University of Kansas
- ·MAT, Social Sciences, Piedmont University
- ·OCT, Ontario College of Teachers
- ·MA, Latin American Studies, University of Kansas
- ·B.Sc., Finance and Economics, University of Maryland
Green and clean technologiesGreen business and sustainabilityInternational Strategic management

Professor
Education
- ·B.Sc. Eng., Electro-Mechanical Engineering. University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Green BuildingsSustainable HospitalityGreen Building Certifications LEED, Green Star SA

Professor
Education
- ·M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, La Sapienza Rome University
Operations ManagementSustainable Supply Chain ManagementSustainable and circular developmentProduction and logistics

Professor
Education
- ·MS in Data Science, Università degli Studi di Padova
- ·Master in Methods in Data Analysis and Biomedical Research, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
- ·MS in Mathematics, Università degli Studi di Verona
MathematicsStatisticsData Science

Professor
DBA
Education
- ·DBA, Broadening the Pathways for Transition of Ore Based Steel Industry Towards Lower Carbon Footprint, Sustainability Management School (SUMAS)
Foundation & Bridge ProgramCertificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)Additional Programs SUMAS Green CampSUMAS Green Camp

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. in Social Sciences, University of Geneva
- ·M.A .in European Studies, University of Geneva
- ·B.A. in International Relations, University of Grenoble
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Global environmental policiesSystemic approaches to sustainabilityFacilitating systems thinking reflection around sustainability issues

Professor
Ed.D.
Education
- ·Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), School of Education, Human Sciences & Law, University of Derby, England.
- ·M.Sc. in Corporate Strategy and People Management, J.E. Cairnes Graduate School of Business & Economics, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland.
- ·Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hotel and Catering Management, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland.
Human Resource ManagementStrategic ManagementBusiness Simulations

Professor
Education
- ·Ph.D. in Economics, University of Lugano
- ·Diploma (4 years old programme) in Economy and Commerce University of Bari (1993)
- ·Diploma (5 years) in Law University of Salerno
AccountingEconomicsBusiness LawCorporate Law

Professor
Education
- ·MAM in International Relations, Universidad Externado de Colombia
Intercultural CommunicationInternational Relations

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D., Agrifood Economics and Statistics – specialization in Consumer Behavior, Alma Mater Studiorum – Universita di Bologna
- ·MSc, Local and International Cooperation and Development, Alma Mater Studiorum – Universita di Bologna
- ·Bachelor’s degree, Communication and Media Studies, Universita degli Studi di Milano
Foundation & Bridge ProgramCertificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)Additional Programs SUMAS Green CampSUMAS Green Camp

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·PhD and MSc in Environmental Management
- ·MBA in Sustainability Management
Sustainability leadershipCircular economySystems thinkingSustainable procurement

Professor
Education
- ·Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Management, SMC University, Zug, Switzerland
- ·M.Sc. in Statistics Summa Cum Laude, University “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy
International managementBrand buildingDigital transformationEntrepreneurship

Professor
Education
- ·M.A. in Service Design, Politecnico di Milano
- ·B.A. in Product Design, Politecnico di Milano
Fashion DesignProduct Design / 3D ModelingVisual CommunicationDigital Strategy

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D., Politecnico di Torino
- ·Honors Program in Management and Innovation, Alta Scuola Politecnica
- ·M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Politecnico di Torino
Venture Capital & Angel InvestingClimate Tech & Deep Tech InnovationSustainability & Industrial TransformationInternational Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Professor
Education
- ·Master Sciences Politiques, University of Geneva
Communication, Sales & Leadership

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. in Economics, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
- ·Master in Economics, HEC Lausanne
- ·Bachelor in Finance, Universität Freiburg
Sustainable FinanceESG GovernanceArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·PhD, Social and Political Sciences, UNIL
- ·Master of Arts in Political Science – Sociology, Universita degli Studi di Milano
Strategic MarketingGlobal communicationConsumer BehaviorPrinciples of Marketing

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Chemistry, EPFL
Sustainable InnovationPlastics and waste managementLife Cycle Assessment (LCA)Eco-Design

Professor
Education
- ·MA in International and Diplomatic Studies
- ·MA in International Affairs
- ·Bachelor's in Psychology
Sustainability in Corporate ContextsStakeholders ManagementProfit–Non-Profit Partnership ManagementProject Management

Professor
Education
- ·Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Ecole Lemania Lausanne
Circular EconomyCradle to CradleSustainable DevelopmentProject- and Product Management

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. in Mathematics and Physics, Academy of Science of the former USSR
- ·Diploma of Engineer (Radio Physics and Telecommunication), Polytechnic Institute, Kiev, Ukraine
- ·Fellowship programme, Queen Mary College, University of London, UK
International ManagementQuantitative Methods in BusinessApplication of Information Technology in Healthcare (eHealth/Telemedicine)

Professor
Education
- ·Master of Arts in Fashion Marketing Management, University of Westminster – London, UK
- ·Certificate of Teaching for Higher Education – with High Honors, Harvard University
- ·Certificate for Leadership for Sustainable Growth and Sustainable Studies, CASS Business School , London, UK.
- ·Diploma of Leather Goods, Accessories and FW Design, Instituto Di Moda Burgo, Milano
- ·Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, American University of Beirut – Lebanon
Sustainable Fashion Management and Circular Economy IntegrationFashion and Accessories Design, Material Sourcing, and Ethical PracticesLuxury Brand Development and Green Marketing StrategiesSustainability by Design and responsible leadership

Professor
Education
- ·MBA, Politecnico di Milano
- ·Master Degree, Marketing Management, University of Lugano
- ·Bachelor Degree, Economics and Communication, University of Lugano
Strategic MarketingBusiness StrategyGreen Marketing and Communication

Professor
Education
- ·Doctorate of Business Administration (D.B.A.), Grenoble Ecole de Management, France
- ·Master of International Business Studies (M.I.B.S.), University of South Carolina, USA
- ·Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Seattle University, USA
Intangibles and Intellectual CapitalBusiness Model InnovationStrategic AccountingEntrepreneurial Finance

Professor
Education
- ·Master of Business Administration (BCG-The Boston Consulting Group fellowship), INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France
- ·Master in Software Engineering, with honors, CEFRIEL-Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Entrepreneurship, StartupsVenture CapitalBusiness Strategy, Business DevelopmentProduct Management, Marketing

Professor
Education
- ·Marketing, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
- ·Marketing, The University of Texas in Austin
LeadershipPersonal BrandingCoaching

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D., Environmental Economics, University of Montpellier
- ·MSc in Agricultural Economics, Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen
- ·MA of Arts, first-class single honors in economics, University of St Andrews
Agricultural and environmental economicsInnovative financing and policy instrument designImpact evaluation and cost-benefit analysisMarket and non-market valuation

Professor
Ph.D.
Education
- ·Ph.D. in Economics and Finance in Corporate Governance, Sapienza Universita di Roma
- ·MSc, Economics and Accounting, Ghent University
- ·MSc, Economics and Accounting, University of Boras
- ·Bachelor’s degree, Economics, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Foundation & Bridge ProgramCertificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)Additional Programs SUMAS Green CampSUMAS Green Camp

Professor
Education
- ·Master’s Degree in International Relations, Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University)
Sustainable LuxurySustainable Fashion
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