Researcher, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Italo Cesidio Fantozzi is a doctoral candidate and research fellow at the Department of Business Engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. With a background in Industrial Engineering, he specializes in Operations and Supply Chain Management, focusing on Human and Operational Excellence. He has worked internationally, including in humanitarian projects, and contributed to academic research through journal publications and book chapters. His academic career is enriched by his roles as a teaching assistant for courses in Industrial Plants and Production Management, and his involvement in various university and industry projects. Fantozzi has also been an integral part of organizing and contributing to events like #TorVergata40, marking significant milestones for the University.
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Education
Italo Fantozzi completed his Master’s Degree in Management Engineering at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, graduating with honors and a GPA of 29.62/30 in July 2020. His thesis focused on developing a maturity model for Human Excellence to support Operational Excellence. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the same university’s Department of Business Engineering, pursuing research on topics related to Operations and Supply Chain Management. In 2021, he passed the state exam for Engineering, becoming a licensed engineer in Italy. His academic journey also includes specialized research and teaching assistantships in courses related to Industrial Management and Operations Excellence, enhancing both his practical and theoretical understanding of management engineering.
Experience
Italo Fantozzi’s professional journey spans both academia and industry. He worked as a Project Manager at the NGO Golfini Rossi, where he led feasibility studies for a soap production line in Tanzania. In 2021, he began his academic career as a doctoral student and research fellow at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. He is also actively involved in teaching, serving as a teaching assistant for courses on Industrial Plants and Production Management. His professional experience extends to his role as a Program Co-Chair for the Coperman 2023 conference on Performance Management and as support staff for the Think Tank in Operations Excellence. His work in industry and academia also involves collaborative projects with global companies such as ABB, Amazon, and Ferrero, where he applies his expertise in Operational Excellence and Human Excellence.
Awards and Honors
Italo Fantozzi has received several prestigious recognitions throughout his academic and professional career. In 2020, he won the “Change the World” scholarship from the United Nations, which took him to New York to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, he was named one of Italy’s Top 100 Talents by Adecco Group, after evaluating over 11,600 candidates. Furthermore, Fantozzi was selected by the Collège Des Ingénieurs Italia as one of the top young graduates with high potential in 2020. This recognition highlighted his skills and potential within the STEM field. These honors reflect his commitment to both personal and professional growth and his drive to contribute meaningfully to both academia and global development.
Research Focus
Italo Fantozzi’s research interests are centered around Operations and Supply Chain Management, with a particular emphasis on Human Excellence (HumEx) and Operational Excellence (OpEx). His work includes the reengineering and optimization of industrial processes, the development of performance measurement tools, and the study of experiential teaching methods to foster excellence in both the industrial and academic sectors. He is particularly interested in the integration of digital technologies such as Digital Twins in Industry 4.0 environments to enhance operational efficiency. Fantozzi’s research also addresses the role of soft skills and human factors in operations management, proposing frameworks for improving human and operational performance. His studies contribute to the development of practical tools and methodologies that can be implemented in industries worldwide to achieve sustainable performance improvements.
Publication Top Notes
- “Combining conventional and smartphone technologies to evaluate the psychomotor status in chronic malnutrition: A cross-sectional pilot study in sub-Saharan Africa” 🧑🔬
- “Objective Key Results and Their Role in Modern Performance Management: A Critical Analysis of Benefits, Challenges, and Integration with Traditional Tools” 📈
- “On tasks and soft skills in operations and supply chain management: analysis and evidence from the O*NET database” 🔍
- “The Impact of University Challenges on Students’ Attitudes and Career Paths in Industrial Engineering: A Comparative Study” 🏫
- “Soft Skills, Attitudes, and Personality Traits: How Does the Human Factor Matter? A Systematic Review and Taxonomy Proposal through ProKnow-C Methodology” 🌟
- “Industrial Performance Measurement Systems Coherence: A Comparative Analysis of Current Methodologies, Validation and Introduction to Key Activity Indicators” ⚙️
- “On the effectiveness of experiential teaching methods: the impact of University Challenges on students’ attitudinal development” 🎓
- “The Impact of University Challenges on Academic Value Added Perception and Job Opportunities” 🧑🎓
- “Soft Skills, Attitudes and Personality Traits in Operations and Supply Chain Management: systematic review and taxonomy proposal through ProKnow-C methodology” 📚