I'm Alessandro, a Ph.D. Candidate in Economics and Finance, currently working as an Impact Evaluation Consultant for the United Nations (IFAD) in Rome.
My expertise focuses on assessing the effectiveness of development projects, to generate actionable insights for policy and evidence-based decision making, drawing on both technical and practical experience across the full data cycle.
My research interests lie in Econometrics and Health Economics, with a focus on robust estimation methods for stochastic frontier and spatial models.
As a Freelance Research Analyst, I contributed to the publication of statistical and policy reports on international trade for the Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria), the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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After graduating, I began working as an international aid worker in Ecuador on a project evaluation for a local NGO, and later as a Research Assistant in Econometrics and Health Economics at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". During my Ph.D I also served as a Teaching Assistant (Econometrics for Applied Economics) and as Lecturer (International Economics), further enriching my academic training.
I earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in International Economics (both with a thesis in Economic History and Poverty Analysis), as well as a Master's in Development Economics and International Cooperation (MESCI), at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
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Having lived in many countries during my childhood and adolescence, I developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and environments, which has strongly influenced both my personal and professional experiences.
I love photography and, as an amateur, I enjoy capturing moments and places around the world, seeking to convey the complexity of the human condition.