University Professor/Visiting Professor in 15 countries; Directed university and national research institutes in the US; Adviser to governments, regions and cities and the private sector (US, EU, Latin America, Middle East, Asia), and major world International Finance Institutions, and EU. Business development, investment, and PPP expert. Negotiated trade accords and infrastructure projects.

40 years of practical and research experience in logistics, economic and urban management and development (and smart cities), trade and investment, innovation, and energy. Co-sponsor of the first international platform for cities cooperation (1990s). 80 publications, and $40 billion in business contracts/investment appraisal.

Moderator and speaker of the Conference “Smart Mobility”, 29.01.2019, 14.00‐18.00