About
Luigi Achilli is a Part-time Assistant Professor at the European University Institute, specializing in political anthropology with fieldwork expertise across conflict zones. His research examines irregular migration, refugee agency, and political violence through ethnographic methodologies.
Research Focus: Achilli investigates how marginalized populations navigate displacement and political conflict. Core interests include:
- Human smuggling economies in Mediterranean and Central American corridors
- Child recruitment by armed groups
- Refugee camp political economies
- Transnational crime governance
His publications analyze migration governance gaps, survival strategies in conflict zones, and ethical dimensions of smuggling. Recent work explores children's experiences with Boko Haram and EU counter-smuggling policies.
Education & Career:
- Ph.D. in Political Anthropology (SOAS, University of London)
- Marie Curie Global Fellow (2017)
- Global Research Coordinator for UNODC project STRIVE Juvenile
- Field research in Middle East, Mexico, and Southern Europe
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