Matteo Rinaldini

Matteo Rinaldini is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia's Department of Communication and Economics. He specializes in the sociology of work, digitalization in manufacturing, organizational innovation, and labor market dynamics. He teaches courses such as 'Sociology of Innovation' and 'Information Literacy' at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

His research focuses on Industry 4.0's impact on labor, including automation, digitalization trajectories, and union responses. He has led studies on automotive industries, logistics, and urban regeneration projects in Italy. Key projects include analyzing digital shadows vs. twins in manufacturing and monopoly power in logistics sectors.

Rinaldini collaborates with institutions like the Reggio Emilia Municipality on urban and labor policies. His work integrates empirical field studies with policy analysis, emphasizing worker agency and organizational dynamics. Recent publications explore gender inequality in labor markets and the future of agile work post-pandemic.

He holds a PhD in Sociology (implied from academic rank) and has supervised numerous interdisciplinary studies. His contributions bridge labor sociology with technological change, advocating for sustainable workplace practices through collective negotiation.