Giuseppe Franco Ferrari

Giuseppe Franco Ferrari is a Senior Professor of Constitutional Law at Bocconi University in Milan. He previously held the position of Full Professor of Comparative Public Law (1999–2014) and Constitutional Law (2015–2020). Since 2014, he has served as Vice-President of the International Academy of Comparative Law. He directs the academic reviews Diritto Pubblico Comparato ed Europeo and Dpce online. His research focuses on Comparative Law, Public Law, Constitutional Law, Energy Law, and Pharmaceutical Law. He has authored over 350 articles and multiple volumes. His teaching includes courses like ADVANCED CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - TRANSNATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES, though this is listed under past teaching.

Research Interests: Ferrari’s work emphasizes transnational legal frameworks, with a particular focus on constitutional systems, energy regulatory policies, and pharmaceutical governance. His contributions bridge theory and practice, exploring how comparative methodologies illuminate contemporary legal challenges in public administration and urban governance.

Publications & Recognition: Notable works include Smart city: l’evoluzione di un’idea (2020) and Judicial Cosmopolitanism (2016). His scholarship spans energy law in Italy, pharmacovigilance frameworks, and the evolution of smart city legal structures. No specific awards are mentioned, but his extensive publication record underscores his academic leadership.

Professional Activities: As Director of two prestigious legal reviews, he plays a pivotal role in shaping discourse in comparative public and European law. His academic roles reflect sustained engagement with legal education and institutional governance at Bocconi University and beyond.