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Elias Dinas is a Full-time Professor in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute (EUI). He holds the Swiss Chair in Federalism, Democracy, and International Governance. His research focuses on political socialization, authoritarian legacies, and research methodology. Dinas earned his PhD in Political Science from the EUI in 2010. His research interests include the impact of historical traumas on political attitudes, experimental methods, and the dynamics of norm change. He collaborates with institutions like the Graduate Institute in Geneva through seminars, conferences, and methodological workshops. Recent work explores topics such as ideology mapping via AI, the electoral effects of early voting experiences, and the interplay between migration crises and public policy. His research has been published in top journals like the American Political Science Review and highlighted in outlets like The New York Times. Received the Michael Wallerstein Award (2019) for his work on migration and hostility. Supervises 14 students researching memory politics, norm change, and intergroup relations. Leads projects on post-authoritarian ideologies, German political identity, and elite-driven norm erosion. His teaching and supervision emphasize causal inference, experimental design, and quantitative methods, reflecting his commitment to rigorous political analysis.

• Political Socialization
• Authoritarian and Post-Authoritarian Politics
• Political Methodology
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Fabio Sabatini is a Full Professor of Political Economy at Sapienza University of Rome and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA). His work focuses on the intersection of communication technologies, social capital, and political behavior. He teaches Political Economy and Economics of Sustainable Development, and actively engages in public discourse through Substack newsletters like The Civic Economist . His research explores how digital media shapes societal values, economic outcomes, and political preferences. Notable themes include the behavioral impacts of social media, the role of social capital in crises, and the geopolitical tensions between the US and EU under Trump's administration. Sabatini critiques policies that undermine academic freedom and democratic institutions, frequently analyzing authoritarian trends in global governance. He maintains an extensive publication record with over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics like terrorism radicalization, disaster politics, and digital economy effects. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often addressing contemporary policy challenges. Sabatini's academic networks include collaborations with institutions like the European Commission and IZA. His Substack articles and social media activity reflect a commitment to public engagement, translating complex economic concepts for broader audiences while critiquing populist policies and advocating for evidence-based governance.

• Political Economy
• Public Policy
• Social Capital
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Ivan Franceschini is a Research Fellow at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Australian National University's Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. His work focuses on Chinese labor movements, civil society, and political transformations. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies Email: ivan.franceschini@unive.it Franceschini's research spans labor activism, NGO strategies, and historical narratives in China. His publications in journals like The China Quarterly and Pacific Affairs analyze state-labor relations, digital activism, and garment industry exploitation. He co-edits the Made in China Journal , exploring labor and civil society dynamics. Key article trends include comparative labor studies across China and Cambodia, legal mobilization by workers, and historical reinterpretations such as the Taiping Rebellion. His 2019 work on collective bargaining and 2018 comparative analysis of garment workers highlight systemic labor challenges.

• Chinese Labor Movements
• Civil Society in China
• Labor Rights
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Dr. Ala Alrababah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University, with affiliations including the Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) network, Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) at ETH Zurich and Stanford, BAFFI Center on Economics, Finance and Regulation at Bocconi, and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University (2021). Her research examines immigration, refugees, and political violence using innovative mixed-methods approaches combining fieldwork with experimental and computational techniques. Primary domains include comparative analysis of migration policies, conflict dynamics in the Middle East, prejudice reduction strategies, and quantitative analysis of political discourse. She maintains active field research programs focused on Syrian refugee communities. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on migration policy impacts, refugee decision-making, and political violence analysis across multiple contexts. Computational methods feature prominently alongside field experiments, with strong methodological contributions to survey research and text analysis. As an active member of international research networks, Dr. Alrababah collaborates on large-scale projects examining refugee integration policies, transitional justice mechanisms, and political behavior in conflict regions. Her work has received international media coverage in outlets including The Economist, Foreign Policy, and BBC Arabic.

• Immigration Studies
• Political Violence
• Refugee Politics
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Gabriele Natalizia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches International Security and Political Science. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center in Washington D.C. starting in 2025, and directs the research center Geopolitica.info. He is affiliated with the Doctoral Program in Political Studies and the Research Center 'Cooperation with Eurasia, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan Africa (CEMAS)' at Sapienza. Additionally, he teaches at the Interforces Staff College (ISSMI) and collaborates with the Italian Parliament's International Policy Observatory and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI). His research focuses on international relations, particularly great power competition, NATO strategy, Italian foreign policy, revisionist states, and geopolitical dynamics in the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific. He contributes extensively to academic and policy debates on transatlantic relations, strategic autonomy, and the liberal international order. His recent publications analyze trends in Italian military deployments, NATO’s strategic evolution, US-Russia relations, and China’s revisionist behavior. The articles reflect a consistent focus on security strategy, power transitions, and regional competition, often from a realist theoretical perspective. Scientific Awards: Taiwan Fellowship Program 2025 Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Natalizia supervises doctoral studies as a member of the PhD College in Political Studies. He leads the Geopolitica.info research center and collaborates with government institutions including MAECI and the Ministry of Defense. His Taiwan Fellowship indicates competitive international grant support. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Research Center CEMAS and leads the Geopolitica.info think tank. He also contributes to the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and participates in high-level defense education at ISSMI.

• International Relations
• Geopolitics
• Security Studies
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Maria Cristina Paciello is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work centers on the History of Islamic Countries, with a focus on political economy, gender dynamics, youth mobilization, and EU-Mediterranean relations. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a strong publication record in leading journals and policy reports. Her research interests include the political economy of Arab countries, gender and labor issues, youth exclusion, and the ideological contributions of female Islamist figures such as Zaynab al-Ghazālī. She investigates how trade liberalization, neoliberal reforms, and EU policies impact social justice and human rights in the Arab world, often adopting a decentring, bottom-up analytical framework. Her recent publications span topics such as working-class women in Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia; the life and thought of Zaynab al-Ghazālī; youth transitions in the Mediterranean; and critical assessments of EU foreign policy. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across history, political science, sociology, and development studies, with recurring themes of social justice, resistance, and inclusive policy-making. Scientifically, she has contributed to major research projects like MEDRESET and Power2Youth, producing policy recommendations and academic insights. Though no formal awards are listed, her influence is evident in her extensive collaborations and policy-oriented outputs. Maria Cristina Paciello advises on youth and labor issues, often in collaboration with researchers such as Daniela Huber and Daniela Pioppi. She has led or contributed to numerous research grants focused on EU-Mediterranean relations, youth exclusion, and social movements. Her work is supported by institutions like the German Marshall Fund and the Institute of International Affairs. She is affiliated with research teams focused on Mediterranean studies, political economy, and gender in the Arab world. Her projects often involve transnational collaboration and aim to produce inclusive, reflexive policy frameworks for EU engagement in the region.

• History of Islamic Countries
• Political Economy of Arab Countries
• Gender Studies
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Luis Fernando Beneduzi is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. His research examines migration, identity formation, and transnational dynamics, with a geographic focus on Latin America (especially Brazil/Argentina) and Italy. He specializes in analyzing historical and contemporary migration patterns, cultural memory, and the sociopolitical impacts of authoritarian regimes. Beneduzi's research explores: Intersections of gender, nostalgia, and identity in migration processes Transnational Italian diaspora communities in Latin America Political ideology in 20th-century Latin American dictatorships Cultural representation of immigrants in contemporary Europe Historical memory in post-authoritarian societies His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on migration narratives, identity politics, and historical trauma. Key thematic clusters include: Italian-Brazilian diaspora studies, gender roles in migration, authoritarian legacies in Latin America, and contemporary European immigration discourse. Publications show methodological emphasis on oral history, textual analysis, and comparative case studies across temporal and geographic contexts.

• Migration Studies
• Latin American History
• Cultural Identity
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Laura CERASI is an Associate Professor of Contemporary History at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She graduated in History from Ca' Foscari in 1988 with a thesis on Italian nationalism under Luisa Mangoni's supervision, earned her doctorate at University of Roma Tre, and held postdoctoral/research positions at University of Padua and UCL London. Her career includes teaching roles at Universities of Udine, Trieste, Verona, and Genoa before joining Ca' Foscari permanently in 2015. She coordinates the 'Studi di Storia' series and sits on the editorial board of 'Studi Storici'. Key research areas: Fascist political cultures, corporatism, labor history, cultural institutions, and state-labor dynamics in 20th-century Italy/Europe Current projects: Upcoming Routledge monograph on Italian fascism (2025), historical analysis of corporative populism, and interwar Italian-British imperial comparisons Her work examines: Right-wing ideologies and Catholic-labor intersections in fascist corporatism Transformations of the state through mass democracy and labor frameworks Memory studies in post-industrial urban contexts like Marghera Notable publications explore: Fascist constitutional debates (Gentile's ethical state) Salvemini's anti-fascist historiography Imperial rhetoric and Anglophilia/anglophobia in Italian colonialism Corporatist projects across liberal and fascist eras

• Contemporary History
• Fascist Political Cultures
• Corporatism
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Dr. Alexander Baunov is a Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (since 2014) and Visiting Professor at Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (since 2022). He served as editor-in-chief of Carnegie and its Moscow Centre websites until their closure in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Master’s in Ancient Greek, Latin and Classical Literature from Moscow State University (1995) Former Russian Foreign Ministry diplomat (posted in Athens) Senior editor at Slon.ru (independent news website) for five years International reporter for Russian Newsweek with coverage from Norway to Chile His research focuses on: Modern Russian ideology and foreign policy Post-authoritarian democratic transitions (Spain/Portugal/Greece) Ukraine-Russia relations European economic crises Arab Spring implications 2011-2012 Moscow protests Publications address regime collapse patterns and geopolitical implications for Russia. Professional experience combines academic analysis with practical journalism through contributions to major publications like Financial Times, New York Times, and Foreign Affairs. His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary political dynamics, particularly examining authoritarian legacies.

• Russian Politics
• International Relations
• European Studies
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Giuseppe Pantaleo is a Full Professor of Social Psychology at Università Vita Salute San Raffaele (UniSR) since 2016. He has been actively involved in teaching courses such as Medicine as a Human Endeavor and Public Health across various degree programs including Psychology, Medicine, and Global Health. As an academic leader, he has served as President of the Degree Course in Psychological Sciences and Techniques and the Ordering Committee for Political Sciences at UniSR. Education : Degree in Psychology (University of Padova, 1991); Post-graduate grant at University of Muenster (1993-94); PhD in Social Psychology (University of Bielefeld, 1997). Research interests span cognitive, motivational, and emotional social psychology , with specific focus on terror management theory , expectancy violation in relationships , and theoretical model-building . His work often intersects with organizational psychology and social cognition . Scientific contributions include over 190 publications, with recent work analyzing social dynamics under ecological threats , masking effects on attraction , and theoretical blindspots in psychology . He has held editorial roles as Associate Editor of Motivation and Emotion and on committees for Psychology , European Journal of Social Psychology , and other journals. Awards include the 1998 DISSERTATIONSPREIS from Westfälisch-Lippische Universitaetsgesellschaft 2011 Premio Nazionale 'STUDI COGNITIVI' Leadership extends to roles in doctoral colleges, editorial boards (e.g., Motivation Science , Social Psychology ), and national research evaluation committees. His collaborations span institutions in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Social Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Service Psychology
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Daniela Tononi is a Full Professor (FRAN-01/A) at the University of Palermo, specializing in French Literature and Intercultural Studies. She holds office hours on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 via Microsoft Teams, with additional Thursday sessions from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm starting February 2017. Her academic focus spans textual genetics, Oulipo movement, autobiographical writing, and Shoah literature. Research Trends: Her work explores intertextuality in French authors like Raymond Queneau, Georges Perec, and Patrick Modiano, emphasizing memory, identity, and narrative experimentation. Publications often analyze unfinished works, virtuality in writing, and the intersection of trauma with literary form. Key Themes: The 15 most recent articles highlight her expertise in postmodern French literature, with subfields including textual analysis, autobiographical realism, and the role of objects in narrative. Keywords span French Literature, Literary Theory, and Memory Studies.

• French Literature
• Intercultural Studies
• Textual Genetics
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Monica Pacini is an Associate Professor at the Department of History, Archaeology, Geography, Arts and Entertainment (SAGAS) of the University of Florence, specializing in economic and social history with a focus on gender and urban studies. She holds a PhD in Economic and Social History from Bocconi University (2003) and was a British Institute scholar at Magdalene College, Cambridge (2004). Research interests: women's labor, family entrepreneurship, 19th-century Florence, cultural networks, and transcultural history Her recent publications analyze pandemic impacts ( Glocal Spanish Influenza PRIN, 2022), industrial labor ( Il Nuovo Pignone , 2024), and gendered historiography ( Narrating Women's History , 2022). Awards include the 2008 Luigi Salvatorelli Prize, 2010 Laurenziana Medal, and 2013 Gisa Giani Award. She contributes to editorial boards of il de Martino and Genesis , and collaborates with the Global Europeanness research unit. Teaching includes PhD supervision at Urbino University and courses on contemporary history at Florence University.

• Economic and Social History
• Gender and Women's History
• Urban History
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Francesco Pitassio is a Full Professor at the Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage, University of Udine since 2019. He previously held positions as Associate Professor (2005-2019) in the Department of Central and Eastern European Languages and Civilizations and Department of History and Protection of Cultural Heritage at the University of Udine, and as a university researcher at the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, University of Bologna (2002-2005). His international roles include Fulbright Distinguished Lecturer at University of Notre Dame (2015) and Roger Odin Chair at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3 (2021). Università di Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum (MA, PhD) Karlova University, Prague (Post-graduate training) His research focuses on film acting and stardom , Central-Eastern European cinema , film-cultural history intersections , and media-memory dynamics . With over 15 significant publications spanning 1998-2020, his work examines transnational cinema frameworks and trauma representation in post-war Europe. Scientific leadership includes coordinating the HERA Visual Culture of Trauma project, PRIN F-ACTOR project, and Volkswagen Stiftung-funded AGE-C project. He served as PhD Program Coordinator (Art History/Film/Media/Music) and Research Delegate for the Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage (2019-2022). 2015-2019 : Steering Committee, NECS-European Network for Cinema and Media Studies 2004-2006 : Steering Committee, Consulta Universitaria del Cinema

• Film Acting and Stardom
• European Cinema
• Central and Eastern European Cinema
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Filip Kostelka is a Full-time Professor at the European University Institute , holding the Chair in Political and Social Change. He is on leave from the Department of Government at the University of Essex. His research focuses on political behavior, party politics, and regime change, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Ph.D. in Political Science from Sciences Po, Paris Predoc and postdoc experience at College of Europe, University of Montreal, University of Barcelona His work examines how political regime changes, institutional reforms, and contextual factors influence democratic satisfaction and electoral behavior. Key methodological approaches include time-series cross-section data analysis, survey analysis, and experimental methods. Article trends show focus on voter fatigue, electoral participation, and historical political trajectories in Central/Eastern Europe. Recent publications appear in American Political Science Review , Comparative Political Studies , and World Politics . He supervises students including Max Bradley (EUI), and his work has been featured in Le Monde , Washington Post , and Radio Canada .

• Political Behavior
• Party Politics
• Regime Change
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Sandro Guerrieri is a Full Professor of History of Political Institutions at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches courses on Italian and European political institutions at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds a PhD in History of Doctrines, Political Institutions, and Political Philosophy from the same university and has advanced through the academic ranks since becoming a researcher in 2001. His research focuses on the institutional history of the European Union—particularly the European Parliament, the development of French political institutions from the Third to the Fifth Republic, and the constitutional history of the Italian Republic. He has served in significant academic roles, including President of the Academic Area of Public Administration (2014–2020), and is a member of multiple editorial boards and academic committees. His recent scholarly output centers on European constitutional development, parliamentary evolution, and transnational political reform, with a strong emphasis on historical analysis of supranational institutions. His publications and conference presentations reflect a consistent engagement with the International Commission for the History of Representative and Parliamentary Institutions (ICHRPI), where he has been a Foreign Correspondent since 2008 and Vice President since 2023. He co-directs the journal Instituta. Rivista di Storia delle istituzioni europee e internazionali and serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including Parliaments, Estates & Representation and Nomos. Le attualità nel diritto . Throughout his career, Guerrieri has participated in numerous national and international conferences, contributing expert insights on European integration, constitutional transitions, and parliamentary history. His work bridges Italian, French, and broader European political trajectories, offering comparative and transnational perspectives on institutional change.

• History of Political Institutions
• European Union History
• Constitutional History
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