Luca Casali

Luca Casali is an Associate Professor in the School of Management within the Faculty of Business & Law at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His academic focus encompasses business ethics, with a particular emphasis on corporate social responsibility and ethical managerial decision-making within the healthcare sector. He also conducts research in entrepreneurship and innovation, exploring areas such as public sector innovation, nascent firms, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).^[1]

Dr. Casali is also an Associate Investigator with the Australian Cobotics Centre, contributing to its Human-Robot Workforce research program.^[1] His academic qualifications include a PhD from Queensland University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration (International Business) from Central Queensland University.^[2]

His research contributions are reflected in publications across various academic journals, including the "Journal of Business Research" and "Journal of Vacation Marketing".^[3] Google Scholar records for "Gian Luca Casali," aligning with his profile, indicate over 1800 citations for his work.^[3] Additionally, Dr. Casali has served as an Associate Editor for the "Australian Health Review" since 2018.^[2]

Prior to his academic career, Dr. Casali accumulated over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality and Tourism industry as a small business owner, providing him with practical insights into industry challenges.^[1] He also possesses fifteen years' experience in the not-for-profit and charity sectors, holding various roles such as board member and club president.^[1]