Martina Pizzinato

Biography
Ciao! I am a PhD Candidate in the Organizations and Innovation group at the UCL School of Management, working with Sarah Harvey, Colin Fisher, and Clarissa Cortland. Before joining UCL, I earned an M.A. in International Commerce from Korea University (Seoul, South Korea) and a B.A. in Economics and Business from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Venice, Italy).
I use qualitative methodologies to explore how people experience and navigate novelty at work. My research is primarily informed by my work experience in a managerial role in South Korea and personal creative endeavors, with a focus on contexts such as stand-up comedians, women in the comedy industry, migrant women, and museum curators.
In my free time, I love exploring London’s incredible galleries and bookstores. I am also a film photographer, pottery maker, and a devoted fan of my dog, Yuki.