Filippo Menga

Filippo Menga is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Bergamo, Italy, with a strong international academic presence, including a current role as Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Reading, UK. He teaches in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures, offering graduate courses on environment, tourism, and intercultural geography. Since 2024, he has served as Editor-in-Chief of the leading journal Political Geography.

• University: University of Bergamo
• Department: Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Email: filippo.menga@unibg.it

His research lies at the intersection of geography, political ecology, and hydropolitics, focusing on transboundary water conflicts, the geopolitics of dams, and the socio-environmental impacts of water infrastructure. He has conducted extensive work on Central Asia and South Asia, particularly India-Bangladesh and Indus Basin dynamics. Recently, his work has expanded to include the political ecology of artificial intelligence and the materiality of water.

The thematic trends in his recent publications (2025) emphasize the urgent global water crisis, the limitations of international water law, the role of AI in urban metabolism, and the need for pluralistic understandings of water’s agency. His work bridges theoretical depth with policy relevance, addressing climate change, environmental justice, and governance failures.

Scientific Leadership and Editorial Role:

• Editor-in-Chief, Political Geography (2024–present)

Funded Research Projects:

• Strengthening Higher Education in the Water Sector for Climate Resilience and Security in Central Asia (Erasmus+, Scientific Director, 2023–2026)
• Water Decision Making tools for informed hydro politics in Italy (Horizon Europe CTC, Scientific Director, 2023–2025)

He advises graduate students and contributes to public discourse through interviews and commentary in media outlets such as Renewable Matter. He is involved in academic mentorship and public engagement on water issues, with no indication of retirement or part-time status.

Laboratories and Research Teams: While specific lab names are not mentioned, Menga leads research initiatives under Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, suggesting leadership in collaborative, interdisciplinary research teams focused on water governance, climate resilience, and policy innovation. His affiliations with the University of Bergamo and University of Reading indicate participation in broader research networks in political geography and environmental studies.