Nicolas Ruffini-Ronzani

Nicolas Ruffini-Ronzani is a medieval historian and researcher specializing in historical network analysis, manuscript studies, and cultural heritage. His work bridges computational methods with traditional historical research, focusing on political structures, ecclesiastical institutions, and socio-economic dynamics in the High and Late Middle Ages. He has led and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects such as PHOENIX (exploring computational intelligence in historical paradigms) and SocMed (medieval sociology of the ecclesial field).

• Key Research Areas: Medieval history, network analysis, digital humanities, cultural heritage, and environmental history.
• Notable Projects: PHOENIX (2024–2029), SocMed (2024–2026), and the study on political networks under the Baldwins of Hainaut (2015–2018).

His recent publications emphasize quantitative approaches to medieval historiography, vassalage evolution, and animal-hunting practices in the Namur region. He actively participates in academic events, including symposia on numismatics, digital humanities, and Cistercian monastic communities. Ruffini-Ronzani has received the Wernaers Prize (2017, 2020) for contributions to scientific culture. His collaborations span institutions in Belgium and France, focusing on archival analysis and interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Supervision: Jury member for PhD theses and supervisor for projects.
• Grants: Funded by institutions supporting historical and digital humanities research.