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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
P O L I T I CA L S Y S T E M S A N D I N S T I T U T I O NA L C H A N G E
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ECONOMICS, MARKETS, INSTITUTIONS
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T E C H N O L O G Y A N D M A N A G E M E N T O F C U LT U R A L H E R I TA G E
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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BIOROBOTICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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T H E CA M P U S
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C O N S O R T I U M O F A DVA N C E D S T U D I E S , R O M E
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L U C C A F O U N D AT I O N F O R H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N A N D R E S E A R C H
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THE TOWN AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
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IMT, Institutions, Markets, Technologies -
IMT - Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies is
Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies is a new
an open, competitive Graduate School,
Graduate School founded by four Italian
designed to attract talented students and
Universities, ”Politecnico di Milano”
scholars.
Technical University, Sant'Anna School of
Advanced Studies of Pisa, Luiss Guido Carli
IMT - Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies
University of Rome, University of Pisa,
focuses exclusively on Ph.D. programs,
through the Consortium of Advanced Studies,
achieving a significant integration between
Rome, and funded by the Italian Ministry of
research and teaching.
Education, University and Research and by
the Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
and Research.
Ph.D. programs and research labs at IMT
focus on processes of institutional and
technological change.
The main goal of the doctoral programs is to
produce scientific and technological knowledge
in areas marked by a lack of technological
applications and skilled human capital.
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CONSORTIUM
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During the 3 years, students will spend
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studies and research periods abroad in
P R O F.
G A E TA N O Q U A G L I A R I E L L O
P R O F. A V V.
F R A N C E S C O PAO L O L U I S O
P R O F.
FA B I O PA M M O L L I
private and public institutions.
IMT - Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies is
Executive Committee
managed by an Executive Committee and the
D O T T.
P I E R M A R C O AG R E T T I
presidency is held by Prof. Avv. Francesco
Graduates from IMT - Lucca Institute for
Paolo Luiso.
P R O F.
PAO L O P E Z Z I N O
Advanced Studies combine robust theoretical
grounding with advanced analytical
P R O F.
R I C CA R D O P I E T R A B I S S A
techniques.
D O T T.
G A E TA N O S C O G N A M I G L I O
Students are provided accommodation as
well as have access to the canteen facilities
free of charge, in a campus located in an
intact medieval Tuscan town, which blends
innovation and functionality with an
evocative atmosphere.
P R O F.
MARCO FREY
The Consortium of Advanced Studies is
directed by Prof. Gaetano Quagliariello.
The Graduate School is directed by
Prof. Fabio Pammolli.
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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
SCIENTIFIC BOARD
P O L I T I CA L S Y S T E M S
AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE
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The Doctoral Program aims at providing
They also develop a theoretical and practical
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students with the analytical tools that have
analysis of the dynamics of EU institutions, in-
G A E TA N O Q U A G L I A R I E L L O
been developed by contemporary thought in
depth study on Europe-US relations, and on
history and social sciences.
the functioning of international institutions.
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Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
E L E NA AG A R O S S I
ROBERTO PERTICI
University of Bergamo, Bergamo
Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Stanford University and Santa Fe Institute,
Stanford
The program focuses on comparative
Graduates will be accomplished in political
National School for Public Administration,
Rome
institutional analysis and on the patterns of
analysis at supra-national, national and
PETER BAEHR
W A LT E R W. P O W E L L
institutional transformation, with a special
regional levels, and will be equipped with
JUAN E. CORRADI
C L AU D I O R A DA E L L I
emphasis on the performances of institutional
deep knowledge of history, political-
New York University, New York
Exeter University, Exeter
systems, to develop proposals for reform.
institutional theory, law, and political economy.
RAIMONDO CUBEDDU
A L B E R TA S B R A G I A
University of Pisa, Pisa
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
BRUNO DENTE
MAURIZIO SERRA
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
The Diplomatic Institute, Rome
BARBARA HENRY
Université Paris-Sorbonne, Paris
The courses place emphasis on the historical,
They will be professionally qualified to
political-institutional and economic transition
design and coordinate processes of
processes in Europe and in the former Soviet
international cooperation and integration, and
system.
develop and propose new policies applicable
S T E FA N O M A N N O N I
to nations in transition towards democracy
University of Florence, Florence
and free-market systems.
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
GEORGE-HENRY SOUTOU
V I C TO R Z A S L AV S K Y
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
SCIENTIFIC BOARD
ECONOMICS, MARKETS, INSTITUTIONS
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The Doctoral Program is the training ground
Analytical techniques and models are
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for researchers, analysts, and experts in the
challenged through a systematic investigation
FA B I O PA M M O L L I
analysis of markets and industries, with
of real-world phenomena.
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University of Florence, Florence
particular emphasis on the relationships
ERNST R. BERNDT
M A S S I M O M O T TA
the distinctive traits of markets and industries,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
and NBER, Cambridge
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
and European University Institute, Florence
in terms of legislation and regulation, while
S I LV I O B I A N C H I M A R T I N I
RICHARD R. NELSON
University of Pisa, Pisa
The Earth Institute,
Columbia University, New York
between competition policy and innovation,
Graduates grasp both the commonalities and
as well as regulatory reform and market
liberalization.
considering their contractual, organizational,
The program combines theoretical, technical,
and technological features.
and practical analytical skills to analyze,
design, and manage projects within
ANDREA BONACCORSI
University of Pisa, Pisa
G I OVA N N I C O M A N D È
A major focus of the program is the process of
regulatory agencies, multinational
institutional reform and market liberalization
corporations, consultancy companies, think-
in Europe, to promote a higher reliance on
tanks, and research institutions.
market competition and supra-national
market integration.
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
L U CA E N R I Q U E S
University of Bologna, Bologna
MARCO FREY
R O B E R TO PA R D O L E S I
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
RUDOLPH J. R. PERITZ
New York School of Law, New York
P AT R I C K R E Y
IDEI Université des Sciences Sociales, Toulouse
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
G I A N CA R L O S PAG N O L O
PAO L A G A R R O N E
Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm
and CONSIP Spa, Roma
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
G U S TA V O G H I D I N I
SCOTT STERN
Northwestern University, Chicago
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
MANUEL TRAJTENBERG
FA B I O G O B B O
The Eitan Berglas School of Economics,
Tel Aviv
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
MARCO LAMANDINI
University of Bologna, Bologna
FRANCO MALERBA
Bocconi University, Milan
STEPHEN MARTIN
Purdue University, West Lafayette
R O G E R J . VA N D E N B E R G H
Erasmus Universiteit, Rotterdam
INGO VOGELSANG
Boston University, Boston
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
SCIENTIFIC BOARD
T E C H N O L O G Y A N D M A NAG E M E N T
O F C U LT U R A L H E R I TA G E
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The Doctoral Program aims at developing
Students acquire in-depth knowledge and
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new competencies for researchers and
problem-solving capabilities in areas where
MAURIZIO BORIANI
managers such as the comprehension and
science and technology, artistic and
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
governance of protection, preservation,
architectural history, management and
enjoyment and enhancement of cultural
computer science come into play.
heritage.
Graduates attain managerial capabilities
The program is multi-disciplinary in nature.
relevant for applications in public and private
MASSIMO BERGAMASCO
MARIA TERESA FILIERI
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Lucca
L U I G I A B I N DA
MAURIZIO FORTE
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
Italian National Research Council, Rome
SONIA MAFFEI
The Politecnico di Torino, Turin
bodies, universities or research centres to
Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa
develop and manage recovery and/or
MARIA PERLA COLOMBINI
enhancement projects in the field of artistic
and architectural heritage.
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University of Pisa, Pisa
MARIA ADRIANA GIUSTI
ANDREA GRANELLI
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
C I N Z I A M A R I A S I C CA
RINALDO CUBEDDU
University of Pisa, Pisa
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
LUCIA TONIOLO
MARCO DEZZI BARDESCHI,
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
Italian National Research Council, Milan
ALESSANDRO TOSI
University of Pisa, Pisa
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
SCIENTIFIC BOARD
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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The focus of the Doctoral Program is on the
In addition to offering broad scope for basic
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new wide-area networks that have fostered
research, these domains define a professional
U G O M O N TA N A R I
the development of a large variety of new,
area where all the needs of computer
widely available products, services and
applications on wide are networks can find
applications and which are, at present, among
their fulfilment.
the most highly researched areas at
international level.
University of Pisa, Pisa
PAO L O A N C I L OT T I
CA R L O G H E Z Z I
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
ROBERTO BARBUTI
Research doctors are qualified to work in
University of Pisa, Pisa
universities and research centres, or they may
PAO L O C I A N CA R I N I
University of Bologna, Bologna
Students acquire extensive knowledge of the
take on professional roles and high-profile
fundamentals and applications of
tasks and responsibilities in both the private
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
architectures and languages for global and
and public sector.
I M R I C H C H L A M TA C
grid computing, web systems and services, in
particular for business applications,
embedded systems, web data mining, wired
and wireless networks, and mobile systems.
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A L E S S A N D R O D ' AT R I
University of Texas, Dallas
LUCIANO LENZINI
University of Pisa, Pisa
ANTONIO PRETE
University of Pisa, Pisa
MARTIN WIRSING
Ludwig Maximilians Universität, München
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
SCIENTIFIC BOARD
BIOROBOTICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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The PhD Program in Biorobotics Science and
Biorobotics aims at increasing knowledge on
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Engineering aims at training researchers with
how biological systems work by analyzing
PAO L O DA R I O
the potential to lead Biorobotics research
them from a “biomechatronic” viewpoint; and
worldwide.
exploiting this knowledge in order to develop
innovative methodologies and technologies,
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Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
HISHAM ABOU-KANDIL
BLAKE HANNAFORD
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, Cachan
University of Washington, Seattle
Biorobotics is a new scientific and
both for the design and construction of high
H A R RY A S A DA
O U S S A M A K H AT I B
technological area with a unique
performance bio-inspired machines and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
Stanford University, Stanford
interdisciplinary character. It derives its
systems (at the macro, micro and nano scales),
ALAIN BERTHOZ
LARRY LEIFER
College de France, Paris
Stanford University, Stanford
methodology mainly from the sectors of
such as animaloid and humanoid robots, and
F R A N C E S C O D O N AT O B U S N E L L I
MARIO MARTINELLI
Robotics and Biomedical Engineering, but
for developing devices for biomedical
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
boasts its cultural and application scope
applications, e.g., for minimally-invasive
ALFRED CUSCHIERI
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
towards many sectors of engineering, towards
surgery and neuro-rehabilitation.
basic and ap plied science (medicine,
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
MARK CUTKOSKY
Stanford University, Stanford
neuroscience, economics, law,
The program will impart on its graduates a
bio/nanotechnologies in particular), and even
professional profile that combines substantial
towards humanities (philosophy, sociology,
technical and scientific expertise in advanced
psychology, ethics).
areas and a system-oriented approach to
design problems, with a vision that retains
man at the centre of the development and the
evaluation of technology, with the capability
of conceiving and designing new and
innovative (including industrial) research
projects, and with an autonomous
entrepreneurship capability.
BRUNELLO GHELARDUCCI
DEIRDRE MELDRUM
University of Washington, Seattle
F R A N C O M O S CA
University of Pisa, Pisa
University of Pisa, Pisa
R I C CA R D O P I E T R A B I S S A
PAO L O G I U S T I
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
University of Pisa, Pisa
GIAN MARIA GROS-PIETRO
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
V I N C E N Z O TA G L I A S C O
Genoa University, Genoa
AT S U O TA K A N I S H I
Waseda University, Tokyo
T H E CA M P U S
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The IMT - Lucca Institute for Advanced Studies
library is of the highest international standard.
A broad range of books and reviews in both
hard copy and electronic format are available.
The town of Lucca itself has well-stocked
libraries and important historical archives that
students may access.
The Ph.D. programs are held at the San
Micheletto and San Ponziano complexes.
The two structures are located in the historical
centre of Lucca and make up an integrated
campus for advanced studies and research.
Advanced training and research at IMT - Lucca
Students are provided with their own on-line
Institute for Advanced Studies are fully
workstation and the availability of advanced
integrated thanks to the high quality of its
computing facilities. Students with
services, and underlying scientific
scholarships have free board and lodging.
infrastructure.
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ROME
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The Consortium of Advanced Studies is a new
Specific agreements have been signed between
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institution set up under the auspices of the
the Consortium, the University of Pisa and the
P R O F. G A E TA N O Q U A G L I A R I E L L O
Italian Ministry of Education, University and
Lucca Foundation for Higher Education and
Research, to foster, coordinate and conduct
Research in order to establish the IMT,
Executive Board
Scientific Council
research and higher education in the fields of
Institutions Markets Technologies - Lucca
D O T T. P I E R M A R C O A G R E T T I
P R O F. M A S S I M O B E R G A M A S C O
Institute for Advanced Studies.
Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
and Research
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
P R O F. P A O L O A N C I L O T T I
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
political and social science, law, economics,
management, as well as in industrial and
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
P R O F. G I O V A N N I C O M A N D È
The Consortium is directed by Prof. Gaetano
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
Quagliariello.
P R O F. G I O V A N N I A Z Z O N E
University of Pisa
The Consortium's institutional activities are
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
P R O F. R A I M O N D O C U B E D D U
carried out through cooperation projects
P R O F. S I LV I O B I A N C H I M A R T I N I
computer technologies.
among the member universities, as well as in
University of Pisa
D O T T. G I O V A N N I D ’ A D D O N A
accordance with specific agreements with
other universities, scientific institutions,
public, and private bodies.
Italian Ministry of Education, University
and Research
P R O F. M A R C O F R E Y
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa
P R O F. F A B I O G O B B O
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
P R O F. A V V. F R A N C E S C O P A O L O L U I S O
Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
and Research
P R O F. P A O L O P E Z Z I N O
University of Pisa
P R O F. R I C C A R D O P I E T R A B I S S A
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
P R O F. P A O L O C O R S I N I
University of Pisa
P R O F. C A R L O G H E Z Z I
“Politecnico di Milano” Technical University,
Milan
P R O F. G U S TA V O G H I D I N I
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
P R O F. N I C O L A L AT TA N Z I
Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
and Research
D O T T. M A R C O P A O L I
Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
and Research
P R O F. R O B E R T O P A R D O L E S I
Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome
L U C C A F O U N D AT I O N
F O R H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N A N D R E S E A R C H
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The Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
The Lucca Foundation for Higher Education
Institutional Founders
President
and Research, a non-profit organization, is
and Research is founded by the municipality
C O M U N E D I L U C CA
P R O F. A V V. F R A N C E S C O P A O L O L U I S O
founded on the principles of individual
of Lucca, the Province of Lucca, the
P R OV I N C I A D I L U C CA
freedom and dignity, solidarity in society and
Foundation Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca, the
among generations. Its objective is to foster
Foundation Banca del Monte di Lucca, the
F O N DA Z I O N E
CA S S A D I R I S PA R M I O D I L U C CA
the cultural, social and economic potential of
Lucca Chamber of Commerce, Industry and
the local community, promoting applied and
Crafts and the Lucca Association of
basic research, to develop technical and
Industrialist. Those institutions, together with
scientific, professional, managerial and
additional members from both the public and
entrepreneurial skills.
private sectors, of which 34 qualify as founder
members, fund the IMT - Lucca Institute for
Among the foundation's aims is to establish
Advanced Studies.
higher education and research programs to be
The presidency of the Lucca Foundation for
partnerships with universities and research
Higher Education and Research is held by
bodies, and to cooperate in the design and
Prof. Avv. Francesco Paolo Luiso.
system of services and infrastructure, to
attract young researchers and teaching staff
with high international qualifications.
A V V. M A R C O B R A N C O L I P A N T E R A
F O N DA Z I O N E
BA N CA D E L M O N T E D I L U C CA
D O T T. R E N AT O P E L L E G R I N I
CA M E R A D I C O M M E R C I O, I N D U S T R I A ,
A R T I G I A N AT O E A G R I C O LT U R A
D I L U C CA
D O T T. M A S S I M O M A R S I L I
ASSOCIAZIONE
I N D U S T R I A L I D I L U C CA
P R O F. P A O L O F E D E R I G H I
D O T T. I N G . G I A N C A R L O G I U R L A N I
D O T T. L U I G I L A Z Z A R E S C H I
A V V. F L O R E N Z O S T O R E L L I
D O T T. S S A M A R TA P I A C E N T E
D O T T. B R U N O U L I S S E V I V I A N I
D O T T. I N G . M A U R O F E N I L I
P R O F. N I C O L A L AT TA N Z I
conducted in the city of Lucca, to establish
implementation of an integrated support
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D O T T. S S A A V E M A R C H I
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THE TOWN
AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
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The streets and piazzas of the historic centre,
the churches and buildings, and its overall
urban layout show how smooth and
uninterrupted its development has been over
the centuries, providing an ideal setting for a
campus within which experiences can be
shared and personal contact enhanced.
Lucca and its surroundings are rich in history
and, at the same time, open to the future.
Throughout the years, this medieval Tuscan
city has maintained the characteristics of the
The Renaissance city walls and the natural
Lucca has good connections to other large
small capital it was almost up to the
amphitheatre of the hills beyond combine in a
towns, to cities and other university centres of
unification of Italy.
perfect blend of nature and the work of man.
the region and it is close to both Pisa and
Florence international airports.
Beyond the hills, the beaches of Versilia and
the mountains of Garfagnana are uniquely
attractive by their variety and closeness
to the town.
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