LUM Giuseppe Degennaro, Italy
Matteo De Leonardis is a PhD candidate and research officer at LUM Giuseppe Degennaro University specializing in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation (EMSI), with a strong academic background in finance and economics and a growing publication record focused on sustainable finance, green/social bonds, and ESG dynamics, combining a passion for data analysis, research, and technological tools with over nine years of leadership experience as a scout leader.
Profile
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Scholar
🎓 Education
PhD Candidate in Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation at LUM Giuseppe Degennaro University (2022–Present); Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, and Economics (Specialization in Finance) from University of Bari Aldo Moro (2019–2021); Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business from University of Bari Aldo Moro (2016–2019); High School Diploma in Science from Liceo Scientifico E. Fermi (2016); developing Python programming and certified in Excel for Finance and Python for Finance from Starting Finance.
💼 Experience
Research Officer in EMSI at LUM University with responsibilities in sustainability-focused research and academic contribution; Student Assistant at University of Bari Aldo Moro (2018–2019) providing administrative and event support; over 9 years as Scout Leader of AGESCI “Bari 4” group leading and managing 40 children annually and collaborating with a team of educators; skilled in team coordination, problem solving, event management, and communication.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Published in high-impact journals like Sustainability (MDPI) and Research in International Business and Finance; presented at major conferences including CSBF, SIIIC, and Wolpertinger; co-authored chapters in ESG-focused academic books; obtained certifications in Python for Finance and Excel for Finance; recognized for consistent academic contribution in the field of sustainable finance and circular economy practices; praised for leadership in youth development through scouting.
🔬 Research Focus
Focuses on sustainable finance, green and social bond premiums (“Greenium” and “Socialium”), ESG disclosure, bank efficiency, sustainability in debt financing, circular economy practices in agriculture, and financial innovation; utilizes empirical methodologies including DEA models and dynamic panel data; active in analyzing post-COVID bond trends and certification impacts; published extensively on green finance instruments and their market behaviors in international contexts.
Conclusion
Matteo De Leonardis is an excellent early-career researcher with a well-defined focus on sustainable finance, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, conference contributions, and interdisciplinary projects. His balance of academic rigor, technical competence, and personal leadership qualities makes him a suitable and promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award. With expanded international engagement, advanced methodological diversification, and continued scholarly development, Matteo is well-positioned to become a future leader in the field of green finance and sustainability-oriented economic research.
Publication
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Title: The “Greenium” in Green Bonds: How Did It Change with COVID-19?
Year: 2023
Authors: M. Intonti, L. Serlenga, G. Ferri, M. De Leonardis, G. Starace
Citations: 8
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Title: The green bond premium: A comparative analysis
Year: 2022
Authors: M. Intonti, L. Serlenga, G. Ferri, M. De Leonardis
Citations: 3
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Title: Enhancing Circular Practices in Olive Oil Production: The Role of Green Finance
Year: 2025
Authors: M. Intonti, D. Mola, M. De Leonardis, G. Starace
Citations: 1
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Title: What Drives the Social Bond Premium? Evidence from Certification and Use of Proceeds Analysis
Year: 2025
Authors: M. Intonti, M. De Leonardis, C. Bussoli
Citations: Not available
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Title: Does the Greenium in Green Bond still exist? Empirical analysis in a sample of international Green Bond
Year: 2023
Authors: M. Intonti, M. De Leonardis, C. Bussoli, L. Serlenga
Citations: Not available
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Title: CERBE
Year: 2022
Authors: M. Intonti, L. Serlenga, G. Ferri, M. De Leonardis
Citations: Not available