Dr. Francesca Medda

Professor

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Biography

Professor Medda is a Full Professor of Applied Economics and Finance at University College London (UCL) and the Founder Director of the UCL Institute of Finance and Technology. Her expertise encompasses public finance, digital innovation, and alternative assets, working at the intersection of finance, public policy, and academia. From 2020 to 2023, she was the lead on digital strategy at the Italian Financial Conduct Supervisory Authority (Consob) and served as an economic adviser to the UK Ministry of Environment, Agriculture, and the UK Ministry of Finance (HM Treasury) since 2012. In 2016, she held the position of Vice-President Councilor of the UK Parliamentary Scientific Committee. Furthermore, Professor Medda has collaborated extensively with public and private sector organizations, including the European Investment Bank, World Bank, UNESCO, and UN-Habitat, and has secured £25 million in research grants focusing on applying complexity analysis to tackle real-world challenges. In 2023, she was recognized in the Standout 45 Women in FinTech for her significant and enduring contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

UCL Institute of Finance and Technology • London, United Kingdom

Oversees the institute and its initiatives aimed at integrating finance and technology.

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Full Professor in Applied Economics and Finance.