While at Bocconi University, Davide focused on international trade, European integration, and the political economy of economic policy. His research has explored strategic project selection under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Act, as well as the economic implications of Russia’s natural gas shock on European politics. As part of his studies, he spent time in Japan—first at Waseda University’s School of Commerce and later at Keio University—where he deepened his expertise in applied economics and game theory. Davide has gained hands-on experience in international policy and economic research through roles at the European Commission (DG INTPA), where he monitored China’s investments in critical raw materials and contributed to debt restructuring analysis under the G20 Common Framework. He has also worked as a research assistant at SDA Bocconi, evaluating the impact of Italy’s PNRR investments on firm productivity. His professional experiences span multiple countries, including a study mission with the EU Delegation to Kenya, where he engaged with local NGOs and EU-funded projects. Fluent in English and Italian, Davide has a strong international perspective, having traveled often. Outside of his professional interests, he enjoys cooking (with a particular passion for seafood), snowboarding, and exploring topics in quantum mechanics and space exploration.