Research Excellence Award
Luca Gastaldi · Politecnico di Milano · Italy
Luca Gastaldi is affiliated with Politecnico di Milano, Italy. The supplied publication records concern digital government, artificial intelligence in public organizations, and the organizational factors influencing electronic maturity in Italian municipalities. These topics connect technology innovation with public administration and digital transformation. The profile presents the reported academic metrics and selected research themes relevant to research recognition. [1] [2] [3]
Abstract
This article profiles Luca Gastaldi of Politecnico di Milano, Italy, in relation to research excellence in technology innovation. The selected publications address government as a platform, the organizational adoption of artificial intelligence chatbots, and electronic maturity in Italian municipalities. These research themes offer a perspective on digital transformation, public-sector innovation, and the organizational conditions that influence technology implementation. [1] [2] [3]
Keywords
Luca Gastaldi; Politecnico di Milano; Italy; technology innovation; digital government; government as a platform; artificial intelligence; public-sector chatbots; electronic maturity; municipal administration; organizational factors; information and communication technology; digital transformation; Research Excellence Award.
Introduction
Digital transformation is reshaping public administration through shared digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and electronic service delivery. Research on government platforms and municipal digital maturity examines how technologies interact with institutional structures and organizational resources. Gastaldi’s supplied publication list addresses these issues, offering context for understanding innovation and technology adoption within European and Italian public-sector settings. [1] [2] [3]
Research Profile
Luca Gastaldi is associated with Politecnico di Milano in Italy. The supplied academic profile reports 83 documents, 1,690 citations, and an h-index of 22. His selected publication themes encompass digital government platforms, organizational adoption of artificial intelligence, and information and communication technology expenditure in municipalities. These areas intersect public management, digital innovation, and institutional transformation. [1] [2] [3]
Research Contributions
The listed studies examine complementary dimensions of public-sector technology innovation. Government-as-a-platform research compares approaches across European countries, while chatbot research considers organizational adoption. The municipal e-maturity study addresses organizational factors and ICT expenditure. Together, these themes help frame questions about digital service development, institutional readiness, and the practical integration of technology in public administration. [1] [2] [3]
Publications
The three supplied publications focus on digital government platforms, artificial intelligence chatbots in public entities, and electronic maturity in Italian municipalities. They provide a coherent thematic overview of technology adoption and public-sector modernization. The links below lead to the publisher records, where the full author lists, publication details, and DOI information can be checked for accurate bibliographic attribution. [1] [2] [3]
Research Impact
The supplied profile reports 1,690 citations and an h-index of 22, providing quantitative indicators of the indexed research record. The publication topics address issues relevant to digital government, public-sector artificial intelligence, and local administrative modernization. Bibliometric indicators should be interpreted alongside research quality, authorship contributions, methodological rigor, and practical relevance; citation counts can also change as databases update their records. [1] [2] [3]
Award Suitability
The reported publication record and research themes provide a basis for considering Luca Gastaldi for the Research Excellence Award at the Technology Scientists Awards. His selected topics align with technology innovation in public administration, particularly digital platforms, artificial intelligence adoption, and municipal e-maturity. A comprehensive award assessment should also verify publication metadata, individual contributions, research originality, and the wider significance of the work. [1] [2] [3]
Conclusion
Luca Gastaldi’s supplied academic profile connects technology innovation with digital government and organizational change in public administration. The selected publications address government platforms, public-sector chatbots, and municipal electronic maturity. Combined with the reported bibliometric indicators, these themes support a structured account of research relevance. Verification of source records and author contributions remains important for a balanced recognition assessment. [1] [2] [3]
External Links
References
- Government as a platform in practice: Commonalities and differences across three European countries. (n.d.). In Springer. Springer Nature.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-41138-0_3
- AI as an organizational agent to nurture: Effectively introducing chatbots in public entities. (2022). International Journal of Public Sector Management. Taylor & Francis.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2022.2063935
- Assessing the effect of organisational factors and ICT expenditures on e-maturity: Empirical results in Italian municipalities. (2022). Local Government Studies. Taylor & Francis.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03003930.2022.2078807
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Luca Gastaldi, Author ID 37026040600. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=37026040600
