Dr.
Dario
Cottafava
Assistant professor (Department of Business)
Short bio
Dario Cottafava (Ph.D. in Innovation for the Circular Economy, M.Sc. in “Physics of Complex Systems) is a transdisciplinary researcher and professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) specializing in energy economics and circular economy. In his past, he has co-founded the environmental NGO greenTO, has created digital art installations exploring the intersection of art and science for sustainability, and has published several scientific papers and chapters.
General research lines
His main research interests are related to innovation ecosystem, circular economy and energy economics, from a system thinking perspective. His focus is on the social, environmental and economic impact of the ongoing ecological and energy transition.
Research lines in the area of entrepreneurship and social innovation
Innovation ecosystem system dynamics, social circular economy, environmental and social justice
Teaching
Business and Project Management (Bachelor’s in Smart and Sustainable Cities). Strategic Management (bachelor’s in business administration and management)