General Information
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION
- Department
- Management and Marketing Department
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
Contact
- abattaglia@wiut.uz
- Office Phone Number
- +998 (71) 238-74-00
- Linkedln
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelobattaglia3343b984/
- ORCID
- Google Scholar
- Research Gate
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Angelo-Battaglia-3
Education Information
Education Information
-
2002 - 2005 Doctorate (Ph.D)
II University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (ITALY) - University of Paris (X) "Nanterre" Research Fellow Programme (FRANCE)
-
1996 - 2000 Bachelor Degree in Geography and Cultural Anthropology
II University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Department of History (ITALY) University of Barcelona UB, Department of Geography and History - Barcelona (SPAIN)
-
2001 - 2002 Master in Environment, Cities and Global Affairs
University I of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy) - Faculty of Social Sciences
Dissertation
Research Areas
-
- Regional Development, Urban Tourism and Territorial Planning. - Tourism Planning, Destination Management and Tourism Economy. - Strategy and International Relations. - Creative and Cultural Tourism. - Cultural Heritage.
Professional Experience
ACADEMIC TITLES
-
2014 - 2020 Assistant Professor and Head of Department (Sultanate of Oman)
Assistant Professor and Head of Tourism and Management Department at the Oman Tourism College - Sultanate of Oman (Middle East) Teaching different modules in relation to tourism and management sectors. Academic Management Duties as Head of Department; International Relations Adviser; Research Activities and Dissertation Coordinator.
-
2019 - 2021 Teaching Fellow - II University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (Italy)
International Economic Competitiveness, Tourism Strategy and Middle East Economy from Oil Diversification toward New Scenarios. Teaching and Research activities - Post-graduate Master (International Master in Tourism Strategy, Made in Italy and Cultural Heritage).
-
2017 - 2019 Visiting Professor - University of Paris 1 Pantheon - Sorbonne (France)
International Tourism Competitiveness, Geo-Economics and Global Mega-Trends. Developing Markets and Emerging Economies (BRICs and Middle East). Teaching and Research activities at Master EDTI (International Master 1).
-
2010 - 2011 Research Associate (Post-Doc) - Teluq-UQAM University in Montreal (Canada)
Research in Urban Economics and Territorial Innovations. Fellowship in Knowledge Economy and Socio-Organizational Challenges. Research activities in Regional Economy, Urban Clusters and Territorial Competitiveness.
-
2011 - 2013 Senior Lecturer - University of Siena/University SUN Naples/University III of Rome (Italy)
11/2011 – 12/2013 MUN-UN Harvard Program (Italy-USA) Regional Development, International Risk Management, and Territorial Competitiveness. Teaching and Consulting Activities – Faculty of Law and Politics.
-
2012 - 2013 Senior Lecturer (Italy)
University of Rome III - School of Tourism ITS – Rome Local Authority – (Italy) Tourism Economy; Urban Development, Creative Cities and Regional Growth. Teaching and seminar activities.
-
2007 - 2012 Senior Lecturer (Italy)
University of Camerino – Faculty of Planning – School of Architecture and Design – (Italy). High Education and Training – Regional Development, Regional Economy and Urban Geography. Teaching and Seminars activities (Regional Economic Development in Europe, Mediterranean Region and North Africa Countries, and East Asia).
-
2021 - 2024 Senior Lecturer (WIUT - SOBE)
Senior Lecturer in Management and Marketing Department at WIUT. Teaching different modules as ML and SL (Cross-Cultural Management; Strategy in a Complex World). Leading Modules such as Tourism and Dynamics (Level 4); Creative and Cultural Tourism (IMB) (Level 7); Brand Journalism and Content Strategy (Level 5). Consulting and Research Activities in the field of Tourism Planning and Tourism Economy. Head of Research Cluster in Tourism Development and Planning, Sustainable Development and Green Growth.
MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
-
2021 - 2023 Senior Adviser
European Commission (EU Delegation expert to Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman and Kingdom of Bahrein) - Urban and Tourism Development, Tourism Diversification Strategy and Green Transition. Adviser for Urban Projects, Sustainable Development and Regional Competitiveness. International Consulting Activities as Senior Expert for UE to Gulf Countries and GCC Region.
-
2018 - 2019 Senior Adviser
Master Developer Tourism Company (OMRAN) – (Sultanate of Oman) Tourism Planning, Urban Development and Territorial Strategy Adviser for Tourism Planning Projects and Regional Competitiveness.
-
2016 - 2016 Senior Consultant
EU Adviser (Italian Embassy) - Tanfeedh Program (Sultanate of Oman) Economic Diversification in Oman Adviser for National Diversification Strategy of Oman (Economy) Consulting activities for economic diversification (2020-2040)
-
2014 - 215 Senior Consultant
Sering International Consulting – Muscat Municipality (Sultanate of Oman) Local Economic Development – Territorial Regeneration and Urban Planning. Consultant in Tourism Planning, Urban and Cultural Regeneration of Ancient City of Matrah. Consulting activities for the New Central and Port Area in old city of Muscat.
-
2011 - 2012 Consultant
A.R.S. Progetti S.P.A., (MENA REGION) – Client: World Bank Regional Planning and Competitiveness for Ancient Medinas Project in North Africa. Consultant for Regional Development and Urban Economies. Implementing and supporting evaluation and monitoring activities in regional policy.
-
2008 - 2008 Consultant
Leonardo Business Consulting, Via Santo Spirito 3, Rome - (Italy-Japan) Business Management and International Relations. Project Management for the Tuscan Region and visiting Multinational Asian Firms Implementing and supporting LED and promotion of business activities.
-
2007 - 2007 Consultant
CTS - Italian House of Geography (Thailand – Cambodia). International Cooperation and International Affairs Consultant and Head of Mission Implementing and improving activities to support Environmental Security, Tourism Promotion and Cultural Heritage in urban, rural and trans-border areas (Bangkok, Ayuttaya, Sukotay, Chain-mai, Angkor wat).
-
2007 - 2007 Volunteer Program
FAO – UNITED NATIONS – (AGSF) Marketing Finance and Management Service, Rome, Italy – Food Agricultural Organization. International Cooperation Implementing and supporting socio-economic development in Latin America. Promoting and strengthening activities in developing countries and countries in transition.
-
2004 - 2005 Consultant
IILA – Italian Latin American Institute (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), (Italy-Latin America). International Cooperation and International Affairs Enhancing international projects of cooperation between Italy, UE and Latin America
Publications & Works
-
Urban Development in Oman with emphasis on the Italian Model of “Albergo Diffuso” as a local economic development approach in rural areas, (in the process of submission Tourism Planning and Development Journal).
Articles published in International Journals -
Gli Emergenti Distretti Turistici nel Sultanato dell’Oman: il caso di Mascate, (The Emerging Tourism Districts in Oman: the case of Muscat)
Articles published in International Journals -
Touristic flows, emerging markets and geo-political challenges: the strategic positioning of Europe.
Articles published in International Journals -
The Image Formation of Muscat as a Tourism Destination,
Refereed congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings -
Creative Industries and Knowledge Economy Development in Rome: the example of Pietralata District
Articles published in International Journals -
LANIFICIO 159: an example of city regeneration process in Rome between creativity and inclusive participation of local communities
Other publications -
A Comparative Approach to Doing Research on Cities: Comparing North American Cities to Others, in P. Kresl and J. Sobrino (2013).
Books & Book Chapters -
El Raval and Mile End: a comparative study of two cultural quarters in Barcelona and Montreal, between urban regeneration and creative clusters.
Articles published in International Journals -
22@ and the Innovation District: a process of clustering development between urban regeneration and economic competitiveness in Barcelona and Montreal
Articles published in International Journals -
Ecotourism in Oman: territorial regeneration for a new model of tourism destination, (Conference Proceeding-Dubai EuroChrie 2014).
Refereed congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings -
Barcellona e il suo intorno metropolitano
Articles published in International Journals -
Boulogne-Billancourt: la città della Renault fra retaggio e modernizzazione
Articles published in International Journals -
Il bacino della Rhur: recenti processi di rivalorizzazione territoriale
Articles published in International Journals -
La Valle dell’Aniene: un’ipotesi cartografica
Articles published in Local Journals -
La storia urbana di Venezia e le nuove centralità adriatiche: geografie a confronto, in “Il Mediterraneo delle città
Books & Book Chapters -
Roma e le trasformazioni strategiche del territorio attraverso l’analisi del suo piano regolatore in “Roma e la sua Campagna. Itinerari del XX secolo
Books & Book Chapters
Projects & Grant proposals
Supported Projects
Grant proposals
Scientific Activities
Activities in Scientific Journals
Scientific Consultation
Achievements & Reputation
Invited Congress & Symposium Activities
Citations
Download CV
