Sandro Stanzani

Sandro Stanzani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Verona. He has held this position since 2005 and specializes in the sociology of culture and communication, social policies, and the third sector. His research focuses on social capital, subjective well-being, and community networks.

• PhD in Sociology
• Former researcher in Campobasso
• Administrative roles: member of University Administrative Board, President of Social Work teaching board

Stanzani's research explores the intersection of third sector organizations with welfare reforms, care practices, and social capital dynamics. He has led multidisciplinary projects analyzing volunteering, community care models, and pandemic-era social support systems.

His teaching portfolio includes Sociology of Family and Care Networks, Third Sector Sociology, and Social Innovation courses across bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in Social Work, Languages, and Health Sciences.

He contributes to institutional governance through roles in the Departmental Council, PhD Faculty Board, and quality assurance committees.