Sina Ahmadi Kaliji holds a Bachelor’s degree (2010), a Master’s degree (2012), and a Doctoral degree (2019) in Agricultural Economics. He is currently a Research Fellow at the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Bologna. His research focuses on agri-food economics, food marketing, and marketing research, with particular emphasis on consumer behaviour, sustainability-oriented consumption, and the adoption of innovations, including blockchain and emerging digital technologies, in agri-food systems.
Ashkan Pakseresht is an Assistant Professor in Strategy and Innovation at Brunel Business School, London. With a PhD in Business Economics, an MSc in Economics and Management, an MBA in International Business, and a BSc in Engineering, he has a multidisciplinary background that informs his research and teaching. His research spans innovation management, internationalisation processes, the role of data and digital technologies in food supply chains, exploring the complexities and intricacies associated with them.
Luca Camanzi is Full Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics at the University of Bologna (since 2020), where he previously served as Associate Professor (2014–2020). He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and Policy (2002) and Master’s Degree in Economics (1998). His research focuses on marketing and consumer behaviour, innovation adoption and sustainability in agri-food supply chains.