Matteo Vignoli is “building the future” through research, education and business all centered around the application of Design Thinking and he is experimenting with the world renowned Reggio Approach in higher education. Matteo teaches in several master programs and business schools, and works on innovation projects with global organizations.

Assistant Professor in Management Science and Engineering at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and Ryerson University, Member of the Design Thinking ME310/SUGAR network, an international network of universities founded by Stanford University with over 40 years experience in applying Design Thinking to innovation. Founding member of the Challenge Based Innovation initiative @ CERN. Academic Director of the Food Innovation Program, Trustee of the Future Food Institute and global leader of the Future Food Ecosystem.