Domenico Mecca
Researcher
Domenico Mecca holds a PhD in Sustainability Management from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (Italy) and an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy).He has been a visiting researcher at the College of Business at Florida International University (US). His research focuses on circular and sustainable supply chain management, organizational learning and adaptation in supply chain collaboration, and green public procurement. He has published his work in leading peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management. Domenico has experience working on international research and innovation projects funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 and Interreg programs. He also has professional experience as a circular economy consultant in the automotive and energy sectors.
Circular Supply Chain Management
Buyer-supplier relationships
Green Public Procurement
Life cycle thinking
Decarbonization
Ph D - Doctor of Philosophy | , Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
MS - Master of Science | , Polytechnic University of Turin
BS - Bachelor of Science | , Polytechnic University of Turin
Academy of Management - AoM
European Operations Management Association - EurOMA
International Purchasing and Supply Education Research Association - IPSERA
European Academy of Management - EURAM
Academic
Post-doctoral researcher, Institute of Management, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (2025-2025)
Visiting Researcher, Department of Marketing and Logistics, Florida International University (2024-2024)
Graduate Research Fellow, Polytechnic University of Turin (2021-2021)
Professional
Circular Economy Consultant, Ergo Srl, Pisa (Italy) (2023-2024)
Ergo Srl, Pisa (Italy) (2023 - 2024)
Journal Article, Scholarly
Testa, F. , Mecca, D. , Corsini, F. , Gusmerotti, N. , Iraldo, F. (2026). Boosting the Circular Transition in Manufacturing Firms: The Interplay Between Absorptive Capacity and Dynamic Capabilities. : Creativity and Innovation Management.
Gusmerotti, N. , Testa, F. , MECCA, D. , Iannuzzi, T. , Patrucco, A. (2025). Dynamic tensions in supply chain collaboration: The role of organizational capabilities in advancing the circular economy. : Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management.
Waite, I. , Yücesoy, E. , de la Colina, M. , MECCA, D. (2025). Circular infographics design: a new media tool for promoting sustainability through design thinking and collaborative learning. : Environment, Development and Sustainability .
Corsini, F. , Fontana, S. , Gusmerotti, N. , Iovino, R. , Iraldo, F. , MECCA, D. , Ruini, L. , Testa, F. (2024). Bridging gaps in the demand and supply for circular economy: Empirical insights into the symbiotic roles of consumers and manufacturing companies. : Cleaner and Responsible Consumption.