Paola De Rosa

Paola De Rosa is an Adjunct Professor of Sociology and Public Communication at Link Campus University in Rome, where she conducts research at the Link LAB - Laboratory for Social Research. She holds a Ph.D. in 'New Technologies and Frontiers of Law, Economy, and Society' and currently serves as a research fellow in the European GEMINI project (CERV-2022-GE), focusing on gender equality through media investigations. Previously, she contributed to the PRIN project on terrorism and media, as well as the H2020 DETECt project on transcultural identity in crime narratives.

Her research interests include crisis communication, agenda-building processes, media representations of violence and terrorism, gender studies, and empowerment strategies. She analyzes media effects on audiences, particularly in contexts of perceived insecurity and transcultural connections.

Her work spans interdisciplinary topics such as generational violence, pandemic-era social behavior, and transcultural media consumption patterns. Projects like GEMINI and DETECt highlight her commitment to addressing societal challenges through collaborative research. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to European-funded initiatives underscore her academic standing.

As part of her role, she advises students during office hours and participates in institutional labs like Link LAB, fostering research excellence in social sciences. Her academic trajectory reflects a blend of theoretical inquiry and applied research in media and societal dynamics.