Agnese Rapposelli | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award
Prof Agnese Rapposelli, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
Dr. Agnese Rapposelli is a Senior Assistant Professor of Economic Statistics at “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, since November 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the same university and achieved National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in 2017. Her research focuses on dynamic methodologies for evaluating complex systems, statistical models for spatial analysis, and the impact of environmental pollution on health ๐๐. Dr. Rapposelli has also been a visiting scholar at Warwick Business School and holds professional qualifications as a chartered accountant and accounting auditor.
Publication profile
Education
๐ Achieving academic excellence, I earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from “G. dโAnnunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, with a thesis on efficiency evaluation and Data Envelopment Analysis under Prof. Mauro Coliโs guidance in April 2006. I previously completed a Laurea in Economics, summa cum laude, at the same university in July 2002, finishing in 3.5 years instead of 4. My high school journey culminated in a Scientific Lyceum diploma with a focus on lab courses and languages (French/English), scoring 54/60 in July 1998. Professionally, I am a certified Chartered Accountant since November 2012 and an Accounting Auditor since January 2014. ๐๐โ๏ธ
Experience
Dr. Agnese Rapposelli has been a dedicated lecturer at “G. D’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. Since 2013, they have taught courses in Statistics, Econometrics, and Quantitative Methods, all held in English. ๐ From 2019-2024, Dr. [Name] taught Statistics and Basic Econometrics for the PhD in Accounting, Management, and Business Economics program. ๐ In 2014-2015, they lectured on Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Management and Business Administration. ๐ Additionally, in 2013-2014, they focused on Econometric Methods in Finance and Business Administration. ๐ Their commitment to education and expertise in these fields have made them a valuable asset to the university. ๐
Research project
From 2024-2025, I serve as Principal Investigator for the University of Chieti-Pescara’s PRIN 2022 PNRR project on the circular economy through the lens of mathematics for signal processing ๐๐. In 2022, I investigated statistical models for spatial analysis ๐๐, and in 2021, I focused on spatial-temporal models to examine environmental pollution’s impact on human health ๐ฟ๐งฌ. From 2020 to 2019, my research analyzed corporate governance and financial performance ๐๐ข. Earlier, from 2007-2013, I participated in evaluating complex systems ๐งฉ. In 2007-2008, I evaluated airline efficiency โ๏ธ, and in 2002-2003, I worked on strategic planning and performance measurement for Air One SpA ๐๐.
Awards
From 2024-2025, I served as the Principal Investigator for the PRIN 2022 PNRR research project โCircular Economy from the Mathematics for Signal Processing Perspectiveโ at the University of Chieti-Pescara. I received the Best ItAIS Conference Paper award for my study on carbon emissions and economic growth, presented in 2022. My work on waste sector efficiency earned special mentions at international workshops in 2021 and 2022. I also won the Best Track Award in 2021. In 2020 and 2019, I was ranked first in my department for MIUR research funds based on scientific production. ๐๐๐
Research focus
A Rapposelli’s research focuses primarily on environmental efficiency and waste management, as well as the inclusion of disabled individuals in the labor market. His work involves evaluating the joint environmental and cost performance of municipal waste systems, the impact of green technology and environmental policies on ecological footprints, and the efficiency of urban waste services. Additionally, Rapposelli has conducted significant research on the employment of disabled people in Italy, analyzing the effectiveness of laws and policies aimed at their inclusion. His studies employ methods such as data envelopment analysis to assess efficiency and policy implications. ๐โป๏ธ๐จโ๐ฆฝ๐
Publication top notes
Monitoring environmental efficiency: an application to Italian provinces
Efficiency evaluation in an airline company: some empirical results