Giuseppe Crapa is a PhD Candidate in Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Palermo, sponsored by WayPoint Lighting. He is currently a Visiting Scholar at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University (ASU), Supply Chain Department.
Education
PhD in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Management and Aerospace Innovation – University of Palermo (2022–2025, ongoing), sponsored by WayPoint Lighting
Visiting Scholar – W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University (2024–2025)
Master’s Degree in Management Engineering (summa cum laude, with special honours for academic curriculum) – University of Palermo (2020–2022); thesis: “Strategic Marketing in the Green Economy and the Impact on Social Media”
Erasmus Exchange – Wrocław University of Economics and Business, Poland (2022)
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Engineering – University of Palermo (2017–2020)
Professional Experience
Sustainability Manager – WayPoint Lighting (November 2022–present)
Member of the Advisory Board – SIR Società Italiana Remanufacturing (December 2023–present)
Member of the Working Group Sustainability – LightingEurope, Brussels (April 2023–present)
Research Interests
His PhD research lies at the intersection of operations management, sustainability and circular economy, with a focus on the lighting industry. At WayPoint Lighting he manages sustainability strategy, contributing to the company’s positioning in the European green economy and circular lighting value chain.
Certifications
ESG Specialization – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Academic Writing and Conference Papers – English C1, University of Palermo
Abilitazione alla Professione di Ingegnere Industriale – Ordine degli Ingegneri della Provincia di Palermo
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