Antonio Licastro is currently employed as a research fellow at the Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Naples "L'Orientale", Italy. He completed his PhD with laude in 2025 at the University of Messina, department of Economics. His areas of expertise are econometrics, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), industrial ecology, and sustainability science, with focus on critical environmental challenges in agricultural and territorial systems. Current research interests include developing accessible assessment methodologies for sustainability transitions in small communities, integrating digital technologies in environmental monitoring systems, and advancing the theoretical foundations of circular economy applications in agricultural contexts. His work contributes to achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable production and consumption, climate action, and sustainable communities.