Experience
Doctoral Researcher in Finance
Research in empirical finance, digital assets and long-run economic forecasting. Developed a Kalman-filter-based approach to reconstruct missing GDP observations and evaluated forecasting models out of sample. Co-authored two journal articles and contributed to university teaching.
Liquidity Stress Testing Analyst
Contributed to quantitative liquidity-stress-testing frameworks for money market funds and collaborated with IT to translate analytical models into production use.
Quantitative Finance and Compliance Specialist
Analysed bank-account models for an Intesa Sanpaolo project concerning the Payment Accounts Directive. Built an integrated analytical dataset and communicated statistical results to management.
Data Analyst Intern
Processed loan-application documents using OCR and developed credit-scorecard analysis, principally in MATLAB.
Education
PhD in Finance
Essays in Empirical Finance. Defended on 27 April 2026.
MSc in Quantitative Finance and Insurance
Master of Research in Economics
Completed through the Allievi Honours Program.
Bachelor in Economics
Research
Published articles
- 2025Published article · European Financial Management, 31(2), 670–710.Examines pricing determinants, liquidity and herding in the art-NFT market.
- 2024Published article · Journal of Economic Surveys, 38(2), 555–574.Reviews NFT pricing determinants, applications and opportunities.
Working papers
- Working paperThe Out-of-Sample Predictability of Long-Run Economic GrowthWorking paperEvaluates long-run GDP forecasting with historical country panels and out-of-sample model comparisons.
- Working paperWorking paperStudies QFI alumni career trajectories, including labour-market entry, employment sectors, roles, career progression and geographical mobility.
Teaching
University of Luxembourg. Four curricular courses, plus the Python Camp.
2022–2025
2023
2022–2024
Training & Certifications
Applied Data & AI Academy
In progress; started October 2026.
Computational Methods in Financial Mathematics
Ideation Camp, 10th Edition
Deep Dive into Blockchain: Linking Economics, Technology and Law
IBM Data Science Specialization
Credential ID: S9YF74JTDWBU.
Advanced Risk and Portfolio Management
Honors, Recognition & Programs
IAS Young Academics
Research-support initiative for interdisciplinary doctoral research.
Mentoring Program SHARP Consulting
Career mentoring programme supporting the transition from university to employment.
Scholarship “Franco Cellino”
Scholarship supporting studies in Quantitative Finance and Insurance at the University of Turin.
Scholarship “Diplomati eccellenti tecnici e professionali”
Recognition for outstanding achievement in technical and vocational secondary education.
Leadership & Volunteering
Co-founder and Vice President
Developed the career-support framework, including mentoring and alumni connections. Coordinate research on alumni sectors, roles, progression and geography, including compensation where available. Contribute to the association’s strategy and research agenda; planned outputs aim to guide students and inform programme development.
Community Volunteer
Contribute to local community initiatives organised by Serve the City Luxembourg.
President
Lead a volunteer-run cultural association promoting reading, education and community participation through its bookshop and cultural activities.
Languages
- Italian: Native
- English: C1/C2
- French: C1/C2
- Luxembourgish: B1
Skills
Analysis: Statistical modelling, Machine learning, Economic forecasting, Out-of-sample evaluation, Data integration and quality control.
Programming and data: Python, R, MATLAB, Stata, SQL.
Research and communication: Research design, Peer-reviewed publishing, Data visualisation, Teaching, Technical and stakeholder communication.