I materiali del Webinar – 18 Ottobre 2021

Eleonora Piacenza

Eleonora Piacenza (Rome, Italy – 1972) has a degree in Political Science (“Sapienza” University of Rome). Her activities range over web communication, web developing, events organization, computer teaching. At the moment, she is supporting the SYDIC (the Italian Network of the System Dynamics International Society) to organize the Annual Workshop and to renovate the legal form of the Association and she is supporting the EURAM’s Communication Officer (European Academy of Management).

Valerio Ciuffini

Valerio Ciuffini (Rome, Italy – 1980) has a degree in Tourism Science (from the Libera Università degli Studi Maria SS. Assunta of Rome). Among his several experiences in organizing various types of events, he has been working as a consultant for national and international agencies organizing cultural events, both educational and academic. He is part of the SYDIC Organizing Team since the 1st International Workshop SYDIC (2014 edition). At the moment, he is supporting SYDIC in the organization of the 2015 edition, by focusing especially on the logistics of the event.

Vanessa Armendariz (Mexican – 1987) Holds a BA in International Studies (2005) and BPA in Public Administration (2005) by Universidad de Monterrey. MSc in System Dynamics (2014) European Master. MBA by Radboud University (2014). Has experience on policy implementation issues and participatory processes in Mexico City, socio-ecological modeling and radio production. Current research on security related topics and transition dynamics: food, critical infrastructure, societal metabolism. Part of the Systems Dynamics Group Rome and Sustainability Labs Fellow. Interest on: improvement of Governance structures and North-South, South-South dynamics towards a possible sustainable future.

Alberto Stanislao Atzori

Alberto Stanislao Atzori  (Cagliari, Italy – 1979) is Assistant Professor in Animal Science at the Department of Agriculture of University of Sassari (Italy). He has a degree in Agricultural Science and a PhD in Animal Science and Tecnology. His research activity is focused on nutritional aspects related to economic and environmental sustainability of dairy farms. Especial emphasis is on mathematical modeling and system thinking applied to ruminant nutrition, management and environmental impact of livestock systems, safety and quality of milk and meat, and rural development.  At the moment, he is Vice-President Secretary of SYDIC (the Italian Network of the System Dynamics International Society).

“Sapienza” University

The Sapienza University of Rome, is a coeducational, autonomous state university in Rome, Italy. It is the largest European university by enrollments and the oldest of Rome’s four state universities, founded in 1303. According to the American society U.S News & World Report, Sapienza University of Rome is one of the most reputable European University and the most prestigious Italian University. Being the biggest Italian University, Sapienza is member of several national and international groups, as: European Spatial Development Planning, Partnership of a European Group of Aeronautics and Space Universities, CINECA, Santander Network, Institutional Network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe, Mediterranean Universities Union.

Andrea Furlan (Rome, Italy – 1974) is a managing director of an innovative company in the field of the information technology. He has a degree in Management Engineering with a Msc in Management and Business Administration and a Master in Network Security. He has a wide experience in sales, marketing and project management

Stefano Armenia

Stefano Armenia (Rome, Italy – 1971) is a Research Fellow in the Analysis of Dynamical Systems at the Center for Cyber Intelligence and Information Security, “Sapienza” University of Rome. He has a degree in Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation & Control Systems, a Ph.D. in Business Engineering and a Master in Management and Business Administration. His research interests deal with the analysis of complex systems dynamics in many fields, logistics and transportation, innovative finance and technological innovation, policy modeling and assessment of impacts of new technologies on organizational processes. At the moment, he is President of SYDIC (the Italian Network of the System Dynamics International Society).

Olivio Argenti

Olivio Argenti (Italian, born 1955) holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of London (1981) and an MSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Oxford (1982). He speaks fluent English, Spanish and French. He joined FAO as Marketing Economist in 1983 and worked in Ecuador and, since 1990, in the Marketing and Rural Finance Service, Agricultural Support Systems Division of FAO in Rome. He coordinated the project “Food Supply and Distribution to Francophone African Cities”, acted as Co-Secretary of FAO’s Interdepartmental Working Group “Food for the Cities” and was FAO Representative in Algeria. He currently coordinates FAO’s “Meeting urban food needs” project, whose activities are culminating into this conference.