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Name Alessandro Tugnetti
Label Ph.D. Student
Email alessandro.tugnetti@live.it
Summary Currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, I am passionate about applying quantitative methods to macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. Rather than being constrained by disciplinary boundaries, I focus on identifying economically significant research questions and seek to leverage my expertise in econometric modeling, time series analysis, and machine learning in senior research or quantitative finance roles.

Education

  • 2022.01 - Present

    Luxembourg

    PhD
    University of Luxembourg
    Finance
  • 2018.09 - 2020.11

    Turin, Italy

    M.Sc.
    University of Turin
    Quantitative Finance and Insurance
  • 2015.09 - 2018.07

    Turin, Italy

    B.Sc. + M.Res.
    Collegio Carlo Alberto
    Economics

Publications

  • 2025.03.01
    Pricing dynamics and herding behaviour of NFTs
    European Financial Management
    This paper analyzes the sales of 875,389 art nonfungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain to identify the key determinants influencing NFT pricing and market dynamics. We find that market liquidity and trade volume are strong predictors of NFT prices. Contrarily, social media activity negatively correlates with prices. Introducing an artist ranking system, our study reveals a “superstar effect”, with a few artists dominating sales, and herding behaviour within the NFT market.
  • 2024.04.01
    Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): A Review of Pricing Determinants, Applications and Opportunities
    Journal of Economic Surveys
    This paper provides a review of the development of the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) market, with a particular focus on its pricing determinants, its current applications, and its future opportunities. We investigate the current state of the NFT markets and highlight the perception and expectations of investors toward these products. We summarize and compare the financial and econometric models that have been used in the literature for the pricing of non-fungible tokens with a special focus on their predictive performance. We design a framework that can help to understand the price formation of NFTs. We further aim to shed light on the value-creating determinants of NFTs in order to better understand investors’ behavior on the blockchain.

Work

  • 2021.02 - 2021.11

    Luxembourg

    Liquidity Stress Testing Analyst
    DWS SA
    Development of market and ESG risks liquidity models for passive Money Market funds
    • Python
    • R
    • MATLAB
    • Aladdin Solution
  • 2019.07 - 2019.11

    Turin, Italy

    Quantitative Finance and Compliance Specialist
    Accenture
    Validation of Intesa Sanpaolo’s bank account models to ensure compliance to P.A.D. (Payment Account Directive) regulation
    • Python
    • R
    • PostgreSQL
    • Mathematica
  • 2017.05 - 2017.09

    London, UK

    Data Analyst
    London Mutual Credit Union
    Collection and analysis of client mortgage application data through the application of machine learning techniques
    • Python
    • MATLAB
    • Tableau
    • SQL

Skills

Programming
R
Python
MATLAB
STATA
Data
SQL
PostgreSQL
Tableau
Software
Mathematica
LaTeX
Git
VS Code
Apps
MS Office
Bloomberg

Languages

Italian
Native speaker
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Luxembourgish
Advanced

Projects

  • 2025.10 - Present
    QFI Alumni & Students Association
    connecting current students and graduates of the Quantitative Finance and Insurance master's program at the University of Turin. Since our program's inception over two decades ago, we've been evolving and adapting to the changing landscape of finance and insurance, maintaining our position as one of Italy's premier quantitative finance programs. Our association serves as the vital link between the classroom and the professional world, creating a dynamic ecosystem where knowledge flows freely between students, alumni, and industry professionals. Whether you're just starting your QFI journey or you're an experienced professional looking to give back to the community that shaped your career, you'll find a home here.

Volunteer

References

Professor Julien Pénasse
Associate Professor, Department Finance, University of Luxembourg
Jakez Jusot
Portfolio Performance Analyst, European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Luxembourg