Mario Quaranta

Mario Quaranta is an Assistant Professor of Political Science (tenure-track) at the Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento. His research examines political behavior, public attitudes, and methodological approaches in comparative contexts.

Education:

• 2013: Ph.D. in Political Science, Istituto Italiano di Scienze Umane
• 2009: MA in Methodology and Empirical Research for the Social Sciences, Università di Firenze
• 2005: BA in Sociology, Università di Trento

Research Focus: Dr. Quaranta investigates dynamics of political engagement, including voting patterns, democratic legitimacy, and socialization processes. His expertise spans quantitative analysis, multilevel modeling, and cross-national comparisons of political behavior.

Academic Career:

• 2019–present: Assistant Professor, University of Trento
• 2018–2019: Visiting Max Weber Fellow, European University Institute
• 2017–2018: Max Weber Fellow, European University Institute
• 2016–2017: Post-doctoral Fellow, Scuola Normale Superiore
• 2013–2016: Post-doctoral Fellow, LUISS "Guido Carli"