Alessandro Losciuto
Tutor: Salvatore CANNELLA
PhD Student in Complex Systems University of Catania Nov 2025 Present Catania Italy Research on how procurement contributes to innovation in new product development under technological and market uncertainty focusing on the evolution of purchasing practices in dynamic contexts
Research Fellow MICaSa Project University of Catania Feb 2025 Oct 2025 Catania Italy Development and evaluation of innovative organizational models for Community Health Centers in Sicily and Tuscany analyzing best practices and policy implications for integrated and sustainable healthcare
Supplier Quality Intern Schaeffler Automotive Buehl GmbH Sep 2024 Dec 2024 Buehl Germany Analyzed supplier claims using SAP and 8D reports identified root causes through Ishikawa and Pareto analysis Developed a VBA tool to automate email workflows and supported quality performance improvement initiatives
Research Fellow JustSmart Project University of Catania Feb 2023 Sep 2023 Catania Italy Developed an operational model for Judicial Office process management to reduce backlog and improve workflow efficiency
Education
PhD in Complex Systems University of Catania Ongoing Nov 2025 Present
Masters Degree in Management Engineering University of Catania Oct 2022 Jul 2024 110 cum laude
Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering University of Catania
Oct 2019 Dec 2022 110
My project investigates how procurement contributes to innovation in new product development under conditions of technological and market uncertainty, focusing on the evolution of purchasing practices that help firms navigate emerging technologies and dynamic markets.