Assistant Professor of Economics at Bocconi University, in Milan. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL). He teaches European economic integration and macroeconomics. His research focuses on international trade, applied industrial organisation, and political economy. He has authored several articles on the effects of economic integration on firm performance and industry dynamics. He has been involved in research projects for the European Commission, and has acted as a Consultant for the OECD.