New employee: Gianlorenzo Meggio, PhD Student
You can read about Gianlorenzo's work areas, professional background, leisure activities etc. here.
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Why did you choose to work at the Department of Business Development and Technology?
As an MSCA PhD Fellow, my choice was first related to the European project that I applied for (EINST4INE). Then, after having talked with my current supervisor, Associate Prof. Agnieszka Radziwon, I chose BTECH among the possible destinations because of the quality of the research.
Coming from Italy, I did not know anyone who had studied here before, so I had to rely on the "names and numbers" seen online, which made me realise how research-oriented the department is. Something that I really value and that has not been dismissed in these first months here.
What is your area of work?
I am working in the innovation management area, as my project will explore how technology-enabled innovation ecosystems emerge, considering the role of all the stakeholders involved in this process. Moreover, since my main research interests lie at the intersection between innovation and sustainability, I would like to adopt this perspective to study how the concept of innovation ecosystems can be applied to find collaborative responses to current societal challenges.
What is your background?
I graduated with an MSc in Management Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, which is a very similar degree compared to the MSc in Technology Based Business Development offered here. More in detail, the major that I chose back then was Social Innovation and Sustainable Operations, which ultimately led me to work for more than two years as a Sustainability Consultant in PwC Italy, where I could further expand my expertise on these topics.
Please tell us a bit about yourself, your family and your leisure activities.
In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, cycling, and (like any good Italian) cooking. So, if someone wants to try some real Italian food in Herning, just let me know and we'll find a deal ☺ Moreover, since January 2021, I have been the proud uncle of a 1-year-old boy, whom I might be spoiling, given all the presents I give him every time I go back to Italy.