Tiziana Russo Spena | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Best Paper Award

Tiziana Russo Spena | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Best Paper Award

Prof. Tiziana Russo Spena, Dipartimento di Economia management Istituzioni, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy

Prof. Tiziana Russo Spena is a Full Professor of Economics and Business Management at the University of Naples Federico II 🇮🇹. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics and specializes in digital health, sustainable business models, and stakeholder engagement 🔬💡. She has led multiple national and international research projects, including initiatives on blockchain in the agri-food sector, interactive robotics for aging well, and digital health services 🤖🌿. With extensive academic contributions, she plays a key role in shaping innovative business strategies and economic frameworks. 📚🏆

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Education

Prof. Tiziana Russo Spena 🎓 is a distinguished Full Professor of Economics and Business Management (2022). She earned her Ph.D. in Business Economics (2002-2005) from the Faculty of Economics, University of Naples Federico II. Prior to that, she completed a Master’s in Investment Project Evaluation (2002) at the Research Centre of Urban and Territorial Management (L.U.P.T). Her academic journey began with a Degree in Business and Administration (1998), graduating with top honors (110/110 cum laude) from the same university. With a strong foundation in business and economics, she has made remarkable contributions to the field. 📚💼

Institutional And Membership

Prof. Tiziana Russo Spena 🎓 is an active member of the academic and research community, contributing to various institutional and membership activities. In 2024, she joined the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Research in Marketing and became the Coordinator of the Ph.D. Program in Management at the University of Naples Federico II. She serves as a board member of ReSER and CAISIAL, a treasurer at ReSER, and a key member of the Ateneo Commission for Internationalization. Additionally, she co-founded the Italian Blockchain National Observatory and leads advanced training courses in social media marketing and blockchain. 🔗📚

Awards

Prof. Tiziana Russo Spena 🏆 has received numerous prestigious awards for her research and contributions. In 2022, her article on COVID-19’s impact won the Highly Commended Paper award. She earned the Outstanding Paper Award (2013) for her work on store experience and co-creation. Her research on food innovation won the Best Paper Award (2013) at Lucerne University. Recognized as a Pioneer of Human Side of Service Engineering (2012), she was also a finalist in the Start Cup-Campania Competition (2011). Additionally, she received the Best Service Innovation Thinking Award (2008) and the Roberto Marrama Prize (2004). 🏅

Teaching Activities

Prof. Tiziana Russo Spena 🎓 has an extensive teaching career spanning various disciplines in business and management. Since 2019, she has been a Professor of Ethics and Management at the University of Naples Federico II. She also teaches Management (2018–present) and Marketing of Pharmaceutical Products (2012–present). Previously, she taught International Management (2013–2019), Retail Management (2013–2016), and International Marketing (2016–2018). She was a Visiting Professor in Brazil (2013) and an Assistant Professor at Magna Graecia University (1994–2012). Her contributions span agrifood, non-profits, and international trade, shaping future business leaders. 📚

Research Focus

Professor Tiziana Russo Spena specializes in service innovation, digital transformation, and customer experience, particularly in emerging digital ecosystems. Her research focuses on topics such as the phygital customer journey 🛍️📱, human-robot collaboration 🤖🤝, the metaverse in business and marketing 🌐🎭, and technology-enabled value co-creation 💡🔗. She explores how smart technologies and AI-driven solutions enhance consumer engagement and service management. Additionally, she investigates the role of innovation ecosystems in cultural heritage 🏛️📜. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates marketing, digital services, and technology management, shaping the future of service design and digital customer interactions.

Publication Top Notes

Unravelling the customer journey: A conceptual framework and research agenda

Phygital customer journey: a practice-based approach

A system and learning perspective on human–robot collaboration

Experimenting on the metaverse to foster innovation

HCAI-Based Service Provision for an Engaged University

Agencement of onlife and phygital: smart tech–enabled value co-creation practices

Innovative value propositions in the fashion metaverse

Addressing Socio-Material Issues for an Emerging Innovation Ecosystem: Insights From Cultural Heritage

Liangliang Dai | Drug Delivery Systems | Best Researcher Award

Liangliang Dai | Drug Delivery Systems | Best Researcher Award

Prof  Liangliang Dai, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Prof. Liangliang Dai Associate Professor & Assistant Dean, Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University. With a PhD and MD in Biomedical Engineering and Biology from Chongqing University under Prof. Kaiyong Cai, Prof. Dai’s research focuses on nanomaterials, drug delivery systems, nanosystems, tumor immunotherapy, and antimetabolic therapy. He has led multiple national and provincial research projects and published in top journals like Nature Communications and Advanced Functional Materials. His innovative work bridges nanotechnology and cancer therapy, advancing biomedical science. 🔬🌿

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Education Background

Prof. Liangliang Dai holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering 🎓 from the Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering at Chongqing University, where he conducted advanced research under the mentorship of Prof. Kaiyong Cai. His academic journey also includes an MD in Biology 🧬 from the same institution, further solidifying his expertise in bioengineering and biomedical sciences. Guided by Prof. Cai, his studies focused on cutting-edge innovations in the field. With a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research, Prof. Dai continues to contribute to scientific advancements in biomedical engineering and biology, shaping the future of healthcare and biotechnology 🔬.

Hosted Research Project

Prof. Liangliang Dai has led several prestigious research projects 🔬, contributing significantly to biomedical engineering. He has been awarded funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🏅 for multiple projects (52373157, 52003223) and has received the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Shaanxi Province (S2025-JC-JQ-0228). Additionally, he has played a key role in the Key R&D Programs of Shaanxi Province (2024SF2-GJHX-26, 2022SF-012) and secured support from the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (2019JQ-347) and the Young Talent Fund of University Association for Science and Technology (20200302) 🌍.

Research Contributions

Prof. Liangliang Dai has secured multiple prestigious research grants 🏅, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Key R&D Program of Shaanxi Province. His research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems 💊, tumor immunotherapy 🧬, and biomedical nanotechnology 🔬, making significant contributions to the medical research community. These competitive grants reflect his expertise and the high regard for his work in the scientific field. Through pioneering innovations, Prof. Dai continues to push the boundaries of biomedical engineering, striving for breakthroughs that enhance healthcare and therapeutic solutions globally 🌍.

Global Recognition 

Prof. Liangliang Dai is a globally recognized researcher 🌍, collaborating with renowned scientists to develop innovative therapeutic strategies 🔬. His groundbreaking work in cancer therapy 🧬 and nanomaterial-based drug delivery 💊 is paving the way for more effective medical treatments. Beyond securing prestigious grants and publishing impactful research, his contributions hold practical significance in biomedical applications, transforming healthcare solutions. With a commitment to advancing science, Prof. Dai’s influence continues to grow, driving innovation and shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations 🤝.

Innovative Research

Prof. Liangliang Dai’s research is highly interdisciplinary 🔬, blending nanotechnology, immunotherapy, and bioengineering to advance medical science. His groundbreaking work on multifunctional metal-organic frameworks 🏗️, light-activatable antibiosis for infected bone repair 🦴, and tumor microenvironment modulation 🧬 showcases his pioneering role in translational medicine. By enhancing cancer treatment strategies 🎗️ and optimizing drug delivery systems 💊, his studies have a direct impact on healthcare. Through cutting-edge innovations, Prof. Dai is shaping the future of biomedical science, driving transformative solutions that improve patient outcomes and therapeutic effectiveness worldwide 🌍.

Research Focus

Liangliang Dai’s research primarily focuses on nanotechnology and biomedical engineering 🧪🔬, with a particular emphasis on nanosystems for drug delivery, tumor therapy, and environmental applications. His work explores nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and photo-responsive materials to develop advanced cancer treatments 🎗️, chemodynamic therapy ⚛️, immune modulation 🛡️, and antimicrobial strategies 🦠. Dai also investigates water purification 💧 and biofilm control to tackle antibiotic resistance. His research bridges materials science 🏗️ and biomedicine to create multifunctional therapeutic nanosystems, advancing precision medicine 🧬 and environmental health 🌍.

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