Dr. Mariagrazia Provenzano | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award
PhD Student at Università della Tuscia, Italy
Mariagrazia Provenzano is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in Circular Economy and Sustainability Accounting. Currently associated with the University of Tuscia’s Department of Economics, Engineering, Society, and Business (DEIM), she actively contributes to groundbreaking research initiatives that aim to foster sustainable organizational practices. Her collaborative approach and commitment to advancing sustainability make her a notable contributor in the academic community.
Profile
Education🎓
Mariagrazia holds a PhD in Economics, Management, and Quantitative Methods with a focus on Circular, Collaborative, and Sustainable Economy from the University of Tuscia (XXXVII Cycle, 2022). She earned her Master’s degree in Sciences for Cooperation and Development from the University of Calabria (2018-2020) with a thesis titled, “L’agricoltura sociale oltre il volontariato: La terra coltiva valori e raccoglie opportunità.” Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages and Cultures from the same institution (2014-2018), and she graduated from Liceo Scientifico F. Balsano Roggiano Gravina in 2014.
Professional Experience📚✍️
Mariagrazia has been an active collaborator in various research groups at the University of Tuscia. Her recent engagements include participation in the “Economia Circolare e Sustainability Accounting” research group (2024) and the “Sistemi di misurazione della Circular Economy nel settore agri-food” group (2023). She is also a proud member of the Italian Academy of Commodity Sciences (AISME) and the Italian Academy of Business Economics (AIDEA). Beyond her research collaborations, she has served as a tutor for AIDEA’s Laboratory for Entrepreneurship, co-financed by Invitalia.
Research Interests🌱⚙️
Mariagrazia’s research interests revolve around the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 technologies and their integration into Total Quality Management (TQM) and sustainability frameworks. She is particularly passionate about exploring digital agriculture’s impact on competitiveness and sustainability and has delivered notable presentations at national and international conferences.
Awards and Recognitions🏆
Mariagrazia has made significant contributions to conferences such as IAQUIS 2024, AISME 2024, and AIDEA 2023, where she presented innovative research on sustainability, quality, and digital agriculture. Her active participation in these events underscores her commitment to advancing sustainable practices in academia and industry.
Publications
“From Vineyard to Value: A Circular Economy Approach to Viticulture Waste”
- Authors: Mariagrazia Provenzano, Francesco Pacchera, Cecilia Silvestri, Alessandro Ruggieri
- Year: 2024
- DOI: 10.3390/resources13120172
“Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals Achieving: A Content Analysis”
- Authors: Pavel Malyzhenkov, Mariagrazia Provenzano, Michela Piccarozzi, Cecilia Silvestri, Luigi Fici
- Year: 2024
- DOI: 10.31580/hhpfq615
“L’agricoltura sociale come strumento per lo sviluppo locale delle aree rurali: il caso calabrese”
- Author: Mariagrazia Provenzano
- Year: 2021
Conclusion
Mariagrazia Provenzano is an exceptional candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her well-rounded academic journey, focus on sustainability and innovation, and significant contributions to the field of circular economy position her as a strong contender. Addressing the areas of improvement, particularly through increased global engagement and leadership in funded projects, could further solidify her standing as a leading researcher.