Massimo Prearo

Massimo Prearo is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Italy. He serves as a researcher at the PoliTeSse (Politiche e Teorie della Sessualità) research center and as scientific coordinator of PoliTeSse.

• PhD in Political Studies from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris
• Research focus: anti-gender movements, LGBTQ+ activism, political science of emergency governance, intersectional policies
• Teaching: Media & Society (Master's in Publishing/Journalism), Political Science (BSc Strategic Studies), Security Policies (Master's Emergency Governance), European Elections (2024), Political Philosophy of Sexuality

His research includes:
• Le moment politique de l'homosexualité (PhD monography, PUL, 2014)
• La fabbrica dell'orgoglio (LGBT movement genealogy, Edizioni ETS 2015)
• Politiche dell'orgoglio (co-edited, Edizioni ETS 2015)

Recent projects:

• Geophilosophy of the Balkans (2020-)
• Soggetto di diritto e vulnerabilità (2017-)

Scientific recognition:

• Marie Curie Fellowship (2013-2015)
• Editorial leadership in gender studies journal
• Co-director of influential book series

Administrative roles:

• Member, Teaching Board (Collegio Didattico) for Strategic Studies
• Quality Assurance Committee member
• Web Commission member
• Research Policy Committee member