Lorenzo Rinelli

Lorenzo Rinelli is a Professor in the Political Science department at Temple University Rome. Born and raised in Rome, he holds a JD and MA from the University, and began his academic career under Michael Shapiro at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His research focuses on urban border studies, migration theory, postcolonial theory, and aesthetics in world politics.

• Education: JD and MA from Rome; academic training at University of Hawaii
• Courses: Immigration, Race and Identity in Contemporary Italy (POLS 2000/SOC 2130), Black Europe (HIST 2308)

His work critically examines border politics, migrant subjectivities, and postcolonial aesthetics. Recent publications explore the Black Mediterranean, algorithmic border control, and pandemic-induced liminality. He founded L’Osservatorio, a research center on civilian victims of armed conflicts.

Analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals sustained engagement with migration governance, visual culture in border studies, and postcolonial critiques of international relations theory. The works span interdisciplinary approaches combining political science, sociology, and critical theory.