Research

The PhD in Circular Economy is a multidisciplinary program designed to train the next generation of researchers in sustainability. By bridging different fields of study, the program fosters a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges involved in the transition to a circular economy. 

The program is academically rigorous and highly transdisciplinary, actively engaging students in collaborations with businesses, public institutions, and research organizations at the local, national, and international levels. 

Accredited as an industrial PhD, the program emphasizes practical, real-world applications, with a focus on both theoretical and experimental research. 

Doctoral candidates benefit from international connections, allowing them to participate in global research initiatives and exchange programs. Collaborations with companies and institutions give students opportunities to address real-world sustainability challenges, and access to advanced laboratories ensures that they can work on cutting-edge projects. 

This combination of academic rigor and practical experience equips graduates with the skills needed to lead sustainability efforts across sectors, making meaningful contributions to a more sustainable future.

CURRICULUM: Economics anc Circular Economy

  • Circular Economy Models and Environmental Policy Instruments
  • Resource and Energy Economics with Emphasis on Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Transportation Economics and Decarbonization Strategies
  • Economics of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems and Food Waste Reduction
  • Health Economics and Public Policy Impact on Well-Being
  • Demographic Economics: Ageing, Mobility, and Socioeconomic Inequality
  • Human Capital Development and Labor Market Outcomes

CURRICULUM: Circular Business Models

  • Sustainable strategies
  • Environmental, social, governance scores (ESG)
  • Non-financial disclosure
  • Sustainable consumption
  • Green advertising 
  • Integrated reporting

CURRICULUM: Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Sustainability and Risk Assessment

  • Fair pricing of life and non-life insurance contracts 
  • Catastrophe, climate and environmental risk modelling 
  • Insurance de-risking
  • Responsible investing and ESG portfolios
  • Supervised and unsupervised statistical learning techniques for environmental risk assessment and management
  • Sustainability indicators