Jacopo Rasmi

Jacopo Rasmi is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts, Italian Studies and Society at the Faculty of Arts, Letters, and Languages of Université Jean Monnet, affiliated with the ECLLA Laboratory. In 2025, he received the prestigious appointment as a Junior member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), recognizing his exceptional research contributions. His academic journey includes a PhD in "Literature and Arts - Performing Arts" from the University of Grenoble Alpes (2019), preceded by a binational Master's degree in Franco-Italian Studies.

Professor Rasmi's research sits at the intersection of environmental humanities and media theory, with a particular focus on documentary cinema and alternative distribution models. His work examines how films navigate digital networks, seeking alternatives to dominant platformization. Key research areas include OSINT investigations for ecological conflicts, weird energy studies, and media extinction phenomena. His approach combines media archaeology with ecological thinking to address contemporary environmental challenges through cinematic and media lenses.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on ecological film studies, alternative media distribution, and the relationship between media theory and environmental crisis. The research trends show increasing attention to practical alternatives for film distribution outside mainstream platforms, creative responses to ecological crisis through media, and the application of OSINT techniques to environmental investigations. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to developing alternative frameworks for understanding media in the ecological age.

• Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) Junior appointment (2025)
• Member of editorial board of Multitudes journal (2016-)
• Member of editorial board of Documentaires journal and vice-president of publishing association (2017-)

Professor Rasmi actively supervises research through his involvement in doctoral seminars and research groups. His editorial roles and participation in numerous scientific committees demonstrate his commitment to fostering scholarly discourse. His research projects indicate active funding and collaboration opportunities, particularly in the areas of ecological media studies and alternative film distribution.

As part of the ECLLA Laboratory, Professor Rasmi contributes to research axis focused on 'Creations under tension,' working with colleagues on documentary cinema, environmental humanities, and media theory. His collaborative projects with researchers like Yves Citton, Lena Dormeau, and others demonstrate a strong team-based research approach that bridges disciplines and institutions.