Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio

Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio is a Senior Lecturer (Academic Development APP and TEF) teaching Business and Innovation for the MBA Programme and for the MSc in International Business and Management. Prior to my role at the University of Sunderland in London, I worked as a Lecturer and researcher on the impacts and scenarios evaluation of Autonomous and Connected Transport at the University of Greenwich. I held posts at Northeastern University in Boston, San Diego State University and the Universita Mediterranea of Reggio in Calabria, Italy, where I was a researcher for the MAPS-LED Project, exploring multi-disciplinary approaches to plan smart specialisation strategies for local Economic Development.

Publications

Empowering Students and Elevating Universities With Innovation Centers
Giuseppe Cantafio, Afzal Sayed Munna. © 2024. 332 pages.
As educational institutions strive to prepare students for an unpredictable future, traditional models of teaching and learning face obsolescence. The digital age demands a large...
Corporate Cybersecurity in the Aviation, Tourism, and Hospitality Sector
Pavan Thealla, Vipin Nadda, Sumesh Dadwal, Latif Oztosun, Giuseppe Cantafio. © 2024. 343 pages.
The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies is revolutionizing the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and...
Cybersecurity Crisis Management in Higher Education Institutions: A Case of How the University of Sunderland in London Managed a Ransomware Threat
Amaka Rita Okoro, Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio. © 2024. 23 pages.
In the wake of the global pandemic, higher education institutions have faced numerous challenges, not only in terms of maintaining academic continuity but also in safeguarding...
An Exploration of Teaching Diverse Students in a Higher Education Context in the UK: A Case Study of a University in London
Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio. © 2024. 18 pages.
The present study analyses and presents insights and practices implemented at The University of Sunderland in London for embedding race equality in the institution. The research...
The Role of Business Idea Pitch Events in Universities to Promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Afzal Sayed Munna, Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio. © 2024. 19 pages.
The use of business idea pitch events within universities as a tool to foster entrepreneurship and innovation has become increasingly popular in recent years. This work aims to...
Perspectives on Enhancing Learning Experience Through Digital Strategy in Higher Education
Afzal Sayed Munna, Vipin Nadda, Theo Ammari Allahyari, Giuseppe Cantafio, Sahidi Bilan. © 2023. 325 pages.
Digital technology is changing the way we think, operate, communicate, and avail services including education. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand in the higher...
Effect of Leadership and Motivation on Performance and Engagement of Employees in an Albanian Private Organisation: A Case Study of Agna Group
Alma Duklaska, Alessandro Ferrazza, Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio. © 2023. 18 pages.
The aim of the study was to find the influence of leadership on employee motivation and performance in the private sector in Albania. The project used a case study as the...
Ecotourism as a Trigger for Economic Development: A Resource-Based View of Calabria
Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio, Vipin Nadda. © 2022. 13 pages.
Peripheral Mediterranean regions, such as Calabria, have an urgent need to revitalise the economy through better use of natural resources. The increase in tourism can bring the...
Ecotourism as a Trigger for Economic Development: A Resource-Based View of Calabria
Giuseppe Umberto Cantafio, Vipin Nadda. © 2021. 13 pages.
Peripheral Mediterranean regions, such as Calabria, have an urgent need to revitalise the economy through better use of natural resources. The increase in tourism can bring the...