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Research interests
My academic path begins with my training as a computational statistician in the doctoral program at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (2012-2015). There, I delved into the knowledge of structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques and developed a new statistical model (PATHMOX) that allows the analysis of SEM models in heterogeneous contexts. The algorithm has been presented at various international conferences related to SEM and subsequently published in five Q1 (SJR) journals (2016, 2017, 2020, 2021a, 2021b). I have also developed a library implemented in the R environment for data analysis, currently available in the CRAN repository under the name "genpathmox." I have an accepted article that will be published this year in The R Journal (Q2, SJR index) where the PATHMOX model, its implementation, and how to use it are presented.
My post-doctoral research at UAB and the visiting at University of Naples is guided by two complementary axes: the analysis of heterogeneity in consumer behavior and the development of new statistical models. The analysis of consumer behavior has focused on four contexts: leisure and tourism, consumption of culture, use of information technologies, and, more recently, sustainable food. My substantive research has led to completed doctoral theses and others in progress, articles published in Q1 journals, research projects funded by the EU under the H2020 program, and now a competitive project funded by the Spanish Government.
The statistical methods employed depend on the research problem, but in all cases, there is an interest in discovering systematic heterogeneity in consumer behavior and the effect of influencing factors.
Specifically, in the field of leisure and tourism, I have 2 articles published in Q1 journals and one article published in a Q3 journal (SJR) (2020, 2021, 2023); in the field of information and communication technologies, I have 3 articles published in Q1 journals (SJR) (2020, 2021, 2023); in the field of cultural consumption, I have 3 book chapters in the process of publication, and 2 articles under review in Q1 journals (SJR). It is worth noting that the publications on the technological gap are the result of the first doctoral thesis I supervised, while the publications related to cultural consumption are the results obtained within the framework of the research project funded by the European Union's H2020 program (INVENT), which concluded last July, where I participated as a member of the Spanish team. In 2021, I conducted a visiting at the University of Naples Federico II. I collaborated with several researchers from the university, leading to participation in various conferences. As scientific results of this research period, 2 publications in Q1 journals stand out (SJR) (2023a, 2023b), a book chapter (2023), and a new library implemented in the R environment for data analysis, the "qcpm" library. I should highlight my participation as a member of the organizing committee of the ADAC conference (Naples, 2022).
In the teaching field, it is worth noting that I have undertaken various teaching tasks related to commercial research and data analysis methods at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, both at the undergraduate and master's levels. Additionally, I participated for two academic years (editions 2018/19, 2019/20) as a member of the organizing committee for the Master's in Marketing.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph. D., Statistics and Operations Research, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
1 Sept 2011 → 1 Jul 2015
Award Date: 6 Jul 2015
Masters, Statistics and Operations Research, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
1 Sept 2008 → 1 Jul 2011
Award Date: 8 Jul 2011
University diploma, Statistics and Informatics for Economics and Business, University of Naples Federico II
1 Sept 2004 → 1 Jul 2008
Award Date: 3 Jul 2008
External positions
Risk Analyst, Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona. La Caixa
1 Mar 2014 → 30 Apr 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Finished
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L'ECONOMIA CIRCULAR COM A ESTRATÈGICA PER A FOMENTAR EL CREIXEMENT ECONÒMIC SOSTENIBLE MITJANÇANT L'EMPRENEDORIA I LA PRODUCTIVITAT
Simon Villar, A. (Principal Investigator), Pont Farras, A. (Collaborator), Kafel, P. (Investigator), Lamberti , G. (Investigator), Marquès Gou, P. (Investigator) & Ripoll Zarraga, A. E. (Investigator)
15/12/23 → 14/03/25
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND THE FUTURE OF BRANDS
Rialp-Criado, J. (Principal Investigator), Lopez Sintas, J. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Llonch Andreu, J. (Investigator), Lopez Belbeze, M. P. (Investigator), Aral, Ö. H. (Collaborator), Abedini , N. (Collaborator) & Lamberti , G. (Collaborator)
European Regional Development Fund (FEDER)
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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INVENT: European Inventory of societal values of culture as a basis for inclusive cultural policies in the globalizing world (INVENT)
Lopez Sintas, J. (Principal Investigator), Kim ., J. (Investigator), Lamberti , G. (Investigator), Llonch Andreu, J. (Investigator), Lopez Belbeze, M. P. (Investigator), Astor, A. (Investigator) & Sanchez Gelabert, A. (Investigator)
1/02/20 → 31/07/23
Project: International research project
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Access to digital culture as a driver of social and cultural openness: European evidence
Lamberti , G., Lopez Sintas, J. & Katz-Gerro, T., 10 Feb 2025, In: Palgrave Communications. 12, 11 p., 180.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Active two-way use, Internet enthusiasm, digital dislike, and social media sociability
Marquart, F., Heikkilä, R., Susanne Janssen, S. & Lamberti , G., 12 May 2025, Engagement with Culture in Transformative Times: Mapping the Societal Drivers and Impacts of Cultural Understandings, Practices, Perceptions, and Values across Europe: Mapping the Societal Drivers and Impacts of Cultural Understandings, Practices, Perceptions, and Values across Europe. p. 189-208 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Bootstrapping partial least squares structural equation modelling with massive data
Lamberti , G. & La Rocca , M., 24 Nov 2025, In: Quality and Quantity. 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Cultural participation beyond the individual: How national socioeconomic and cultural modernization shapes the link between social position and participation
Lopez Sintas, J., Lamberti , G., Rössel, J. & Zdravković, Ž., 20 Jul 2025, In: International Journal of Comparative Sociology. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Different modes of openness and tolerance in Europeans’ cultural participation
Heikkilä, R., Holla, S., Zdravković, Ž. & Lamberti , G., 12 May 2025, Engagement with Culture in Transformative Times: Mapping the Societal Drivers and Impacts of Cultural Understandings, Practices, Perceptions, and Values across Europe. p. 265-280 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Thesis
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Modelling with heterogeneity
Lamberti , G. (Author), Aluja Banet, T. (Director), 22 Jun 2015Student thesis: Doctoral thesis