Alessandra Cioppi

Alessandra Cioppi is a Senior Researcher at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), affiliated with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (ISMed) in Milan. She holds a degree in Classics and Medieval History from the University of Cagliari (1983) and specializes in Archival Science, Paleography, and Diplomatics. Her research focuses on the Crown of Aragon's Mediterranean expansion, Sardinian history, migration dynamics, and intercultural exchanges. She has led major CNR projects like the MASAF macro-project on Mediterranean migrations and Sardinia's role as an observatory. She serves on editorial boards for Imago Temporis. Medium Aevum and Dal Mediterraneo agli Oceani, and has held leadership roles including Director of CNR's ISEM Institute (2019–2020). Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary socio-cultural issues, including food anthropology and migration policies.

Education: University of Cagliari (Laurea in Lettere classiche e Storia medievale, 1983); specialization in Archivistica, Paleografia, and Diplomatica (1985).

Research interests span medieval Mediterranean institutions, migration patterns, and cultural integration. She has curated volumes on Sardinian-Catalan relations, medieval gardens, and migration best practices. Recent projects include studies on Asinara Island’s history and training programs for migration policy development.

Her publications include monographs like Battaglie e protagonisti della Sardegna medioevale (2008) and edited collections such as Sardegna e Catalogna officinae d’identità (2013). She has also contributed to exhibitions like the Ulisse Aldrovandi Renaissance showcase (2022–2023).