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Stefano PELLO' is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where he specializes in Persian Language and Literature and the History of Iran in the Islamic Era. He also serves as the Director's Delegate for External Communications. His academic affiliations include long-term research positions at Columbia University and SOAS, University of London, reflecting his international scholarly reach. Education: PhD in Oriental Studies, Sapienza University of Rome (2006), thesis: 'Hindu Poets and Persian Intellectual Circles between Delhi and Lucknow (1680–1856).' Degree in Oriental Languages and Literatures, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2001), with highest honors. High School Diploma, Classical Lyceum 'Carlo Alberto', Novara (1995). He holds advanced certificates in Persian (Dehkhoda Institute, Tehran) and Arabic (Damascus University, Cairo). Research Interests: PELLO' is a leading scholar in Indo-Persian literary culture, focusing on multilingualism, cosmopolitanism, and intercultural exchange in early modern South Asia. His work explores Persian poetry, Sufism, ethnography, and the philosophical dimensions of nature, language, and identity. He investigates how Persian functioned as a cosmopolitan medium across India, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Publications Trends: His recent articles analyze Mīrzā Bīdil’s poetics of nature and imagination, Persian literary representations of Varanasi, and the role of Persian in multilingual societies. The research reveals a consistent focus on textual identity, cross-cultural dialogue, and the philosophical underpinnings of Indo-Persian literary production. Scientific Contributions: Author of major monographs including Tutiyan-i Hind (2012) and Microcosmographies (2024). Translator of key Persian literary and mystical works into Italian (e.g., Hafez, Rumi, Motahhari). Editor of scholarly volumes such as Borders: Itineraries on the Edges of Iran (2016). Contributor to Encyclopaedia Iranica and Encyclopaedia of Islam . Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, PELLO' has directed PhD theses and mentored junior researchers. He has led international research initiatives, including workshops at the European University Institute and Ca' Foscari, often in collaboration with institutions like Columbia and SOAS. His work is supported by national and international academic networks. Labs and Teams: He has organized and convened international workshops such as 'Cultures of tahqiq from the Mughals to the Mediterranean' (2021) and 'Persian Literature in Multilingual India' (2008), fostering collaborative research on Persianate intellectual history.

• Persian Language and Literature
• History of Iran in the Islamic Era
• Indo-Persian Literary Culture
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Federica Piangerelli is a Contract Professor at the University of Macerata , affiliated with the Department of Humanities . She obtained her bachelor's (2016), master's (2018), and PhD (2023) in Philosophy from the same university. 2021: Scholar at Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies 2021: Guest participant at Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina 2023: Visiting Lecturer at University J.E. Purkyně, Czech Republic 2024: Postdoctoral Fellow at Accademia Vivarium Novum Her research focuses on Platonic and Aristotelian ethical-political thought , Platonic dialectics , and Pre-Socratic philosophy (Heraclitus, Eleaticism). She employs a Multifocal Approach to analyze ancient concepts through interdisciplinary lenses. Recent publications examine themes like scholé , Platonic-Egyptian dialogue , dialectics , and civic mythology . These works intersect with fields such as ethics , political theory , and classical reception . Scientific Awards : 2021 - Scholarship, Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies 2024 - Postdoctoral Fellowship, Accademia Vivarium Novum She teaches seminars on Platonic dialectics and Ancient Greek concepts of foreignness , emphasizing methodological rigor and textual analysis.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Platonic Dialectics
• Aristotelian Ethics and Politics
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Paolo Bussotti is an Associate Professor of History of Science and Technology at the University of Udine's DIUM department. His academic career includes roles at Ludwig Maximilian University (Munich), Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, and Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences through Humboldt Fellowships. He holds a PhD in Historical Sciences from the University of San Marino (1996). Education : Bachelor of History of Science and Technology, University of Pisa (1991) PhD in Historical Sciences, University of San Marino (1996) Research Interests : 17th-Century Physics/Astronomy (Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, Leibniz, Newton) Mathematics History: Number Theory (Fermat-Gauss), Projective Geometry Philosophy of Mathematics: Foundations at the turn of the 20th century Science Education: Integrating history into math teaching Key Projects : Galileo's Sidereus Nuncius translation (2001) Kepler Commission collaboration (2005) Enriques Study Center directorship (2008-2010) Grants/Awards : Three Humboldt Fellowships (2003, 2013-2014, 2019) Research grants from DIUM and DMIF (Udine) Labs/Teams : Collaborations with Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy, and Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften.

• History of Science
• History of Mathematics
• Philosophy of Mathematics
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Alberto Fabris is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . His research focuses on the History of Philosophy , particularly Renaissance Political Thought , Giordano Bruno studies , and Machiavelli's historiography . He holds a PhD from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon and has received significant grants including the PNRR Young Researchers Funds and a Seal of Excellence from the European Commission. Education: PhD in Philosophy (École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, 2014-2018) Previous appointments: Johns Hopkins University, Université Libre de Bruxelles, ULB-Mons His research integrates Psychoanalysis , Political Philosophy , and Renaissance Cultural History , with a focus on desire theory , urban political structures , and mnemonic systems . Recent publications analyze Francesco Ingoli 's global political thought and Machiavelli's urban metaphorics. Key Projects: 'Francesco Ingoli (1578-1649) as Political Thinker and Global Theorist' Professional Memberships: Renaissance Society of America (RSA), NeMLA, AAIS Scientific recognition includes the Seal of Excellence (2022) and French University System Qualification (2020). He has organized international conferences on Renaissance political thought and Machiavelli's works.

• History of Philosophy
• Renaissance Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
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Antonio Rigopoulos is a Full Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He serves as Coordinator of the Editorial Committee of Edizioni Ca' Foscari - Venice University Press and is Scientific Director of the journal Annali di Ca' Foscari - Oriental Series . His research and teaching focus on Indian religions and philosophies, particularly devotional (bhakti) and ascetic (yoga) traditions in medieval and modern India, with a regional specialization in Maharashtra. His educational background includes a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1994), an MA from the same institution (1989), and a Laurea in History from Ca' Foscari (1987). He is fluent in Sanskrit, Pali, English, French, Hindi, and Italian, and has conducted extensive fieldwork in India. Rigopoulos's research interests span Indology, Tibetology, Hindu philosophy, metaphysics, and Oriental philology. His scholarly work emphasizes the guru tradition, bhakti movements, and the cultural-religious dynamics of Maharashtra. He has contributed significantly to the study of Dattatreya, the Bhagavad Gita, and the concept of Maya in Hindu thought. His recent publications (2023–2024) reflect a sustained engagement with core Hindu texts and concepts, particularly focusing on Krishna’s theology, divine illusion, compassion, and exegetical methods. These works demonstrate a thematic continuity in interpreting classical Indian philosophy through contemporary academic lenses. Gerald J. Larson Dissertation Award (1995) Annual Departmental Research Funding (ADiR/FRA) since 2000 He has supervised doctoral seminars and contributed to PhD programs in Oriental Studies at Ca' Foscari. He has also participated in national and international research projects (PRIN), served on editorial boards of prestigious journals such as Asiatica Venetiana and Filologie medievali e moderne , and delivered lectures at institutions like Venice International University and the Pontifical University Antonianum. His academic service includes roles in curriculum development, doctoral faculty committees, and research governance within his department. Rigopoulos leads editorial and research initiatives centered on South Asian studies, particularly through the Venice-based academic networks and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini. He is actively involved in promoting Indological scholarship through publications, conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Indology
• Tibetology
• Indian Religions
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Federico Dogo serves as a Fixed term researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Trieste. He holds multiple institutional roles including membership on the Department's Board and participation in Boards of Studies for three academic programs: M203 - MEDICAL PHYSICS, SM20 - PHYSICS, and SM23 - PHYSICS. His research expertise spans Astrophysics, Cosmology and Space Science, with particular focus on space technology applications. Dr. Dogo's current work centers on antenna design for satellite systems, specifically developing compact antenna solutions for CubeSat platforms. He is actively engaged in the research project titled "Progettazione di un'antenna di tipo dual reflector, nello specifico un'Axially Displaced Axis (ADE) Antenna per applicazioni CubeSat" (Design of a dual reflector antenna, specifically an Axially Displaced Axis (ADE) Antenna for CubeSat applications), which was last updated on August 14, 2025 and remains active. Dr. Dogo contributes to the academic community through his teaching assignments and participation in curriculum development across multiple physics programs at the university.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Space Science

Franca Tamisari is a Full Professor in the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Demoethnoanthropological disciplines. She serves as coordinator of the Master's program in 'Cultural Anthropology, Ethnology, Ethnolinguistics' (ACEL) since 2020. Her research interests span Indigenous Australian studies, anthropology of performance, dance anthropology, cosmology, epistemology, and anthropology of art. She has conducted extensive fieldwork among the Yolngu people in Northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia since 1990, and has recently expanded her research to include ecological knowledge of fishermen and hunters in the Venice lagoon. Tamisari's recent publications reveal a strong focus on enacted knowledge, relationality, and performance in Indigenous Australian contexts. Her work examines how knowledge is performed rather than merely represented, with particular attention to dance, music, and sensory experience as vehicles for cultural transmission and continuity. Her academic career includes teaching positions at the University of Sydney (1996-2001) and the University of Queensland (2002-2005) before joining Ca' Foscari University of Venice. BA and PhD in Social Anthropology from the London School of Economics and Political Science (1994) Research among Yolngu people since 1990 Coordinator of MA in Cultural Anthropology, Ethnology, Ethnolinguistics since 2020 Tamisari teaches Cultural Anthropology, Ethnographies of Oceania, Indigenous Art and Performance, and Cross Cultural Communication across multiple degree programs including Cultural Anthropology, Hospitality Innovation, Philosophical Sciences, History, and History of Arts.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethnology
• Ethnolinguistics
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Gianluca LIGI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Cultural Anthropology. His research focuses on Scandinavian ethnography, risk perception, and landscape anthropology. He has authored numerous books and articles on topics such as Sami culture, disaster anthropology, and cultural vulnerability. His academic career includes significant contributions to understanding the cultural dimensions of risk, particularly in Arctic regions. Key projects include studies on Sami shamanism, Lapponian domestic architecture, and the symbolic systems of indigenous communities. His work bridges anthropology with environmental studies, emphasizing socio-cultural aspects of natural phenomena. Recent publications include Spazio Scienze umane 2 (2024) and Il tramonto più lungo di un giorno (2022), exploring cultural narratives and Scandinavian anthropology. He has also curated volumes on interdisciplinary research and edited collections on Sami cultural practices. Research grants include a MIUR-funded project on territorial identity in Anatolia and the Transcaucasus. His work is published in journals like La Ricerca Folklorica and RISKELABORATION , and he participates in editorial boards for anthropological series such as 'Lo Scudo di Achille.'

• Anthropology
• Scandinavian Ethnography
• Risk Perception
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Roberto Valandro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Trieste, where he serves as a member of the Department's Board, President of the Joint Board of Studies, and Vice-Coordinator of the Doctoral Studies Boards for multiple physics doctoral programs (cycles XXXIV-XXXIX). He leads the String Compactifications research group within the Fields and Strings research strand of the Theoretical Physics division. Professor Valandro's research focuses on three main pillars: Strings on Singular Manifolds and Quantum Field Theories , where he uses geometric engineering to translate M-theory geometries into five-dimensional effective field theories; T-Branes , investigating bound states of D6-branes and their M-theory interpretation; and String Phenomenology , exploring connections between string theory and observable physics through both top-down and bottom-up approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong concentration on 5-dimensional physics emerging from string compactifications, Calabi-Yau geometry, and the relationship between geometric structures and quantum field theories. His work frequently involves international collaborations, particularly with researchers from SISSA and other leading institutions in theoretical physics. As a dedicated mentor, Professor Valandro supervises PhD students including Chiara Crinò, Andrea Sangiovanni, and Davide Bason. His leadership extends to significant institutional roles, including serving as President of the Joint Board of Studies and Vice-Coordinator of multiple doctoral programs, demonstrating his commitment to academic governance and the development of future physicists. At the forefront of theoretical physics research, Professor Valandro continues to advance our understanding of string compactification and its implications for fundamental physics, contributing to Trieste's reputation as a global hub for theoretical physics research.

• String Theory
• String Compactifications
• Theoretical Physics
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Franco GATTI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Chinese and Southeast Asian languages and literatures, with particular emphasis on classical Taoist literature, modern Chinese linguistic studies, and business language applications. He teaches courses in advanced Chinese language for business and academic contexts. GATTI is fluent in Italian, Chinese, English, and has basic Japanese proficiency. Research & Publications Specializes in Tang Dynasty literature, Taoist texts, and cross-cultural communication strategies. Authored/co-edited works on classical Chinese poetry, linguistic corpora, and cultural studies. Contributes to editorial boards of Annals of Ca' Foscari, Oriental Series and Sinica venetiana . Teaching & Engagement Teaches Chinese language courses with a focus on business and professional communication. Supervises students in language studies and literary analysis. Notable Works 2022: Analyzed Buxuci poetry of Wei Qumou. 2020: Co-edited linguistic research on modern Chinese. 2015: Studied narrative techniques in the Xuanshi zhi .

• Chinese Language
• Taoist Literature
• Classical Chinese Texts
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Giorgio Bacci is an Associate Professor of Contemporary Art History at the Department of History, Archaeology, Geography, Arts and Entertainment (SAGAS) at the University of Florence. He currently serves as National Coordinator of the PRIN 2022 project BorderArt(E)Scapes. Contemporary Art, Anthropology and Borderscapes and is a member of the UNIFI unit within the CHANGES Partnership funded by PNRR-PE5. His academic career includes positions at the Scuola Normale Superiore (2008-2012, 2017-2018), fixed-term researcher (2012-2017), and teaching appointments at the University of Turin, Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, IED in Turin, and Alma Artis Academy in Pisa. His research focuses on contemporary art, with particular emphasis on border studies, migration, the relationship between art and literature, and illustration from the 19th to 21st centuries. Bacci has curated numerous exhibitions including Manuele Fior. Viaggio a colori (2024), Simone Bianchi. L'arte dei supereroi (2023), Igort. Attraversare le forme (2023), and Hyper-modern Dante. Illustrations of Dante throughout the world 1983-2021 (2021-2022), among many others. His scholarly work demonstrates how visual culture engages with contemporary social and political issues, particularly through the lens of borders and migration. Bacci serves on the scientific committees of several peer-reviewed journals including Ceramica e Arti Decorative del Novecento , L'Illustrazione. Rivista del libro a stampa illustrato , and Visual History. Rivista internazionale di storia e critica dell'immagine . His recent publications reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory examining how contemporary art engages with historical narratives, cultural identity, and social transformation, particularly through the lens of borders and migration. As an academic advisor, Bacci has supervised award-winning theses at the University of Turin, including Martina Furno's Infanzie e Nazioni. Immagini e testi per ragazzi tra Francia e Italia (1930-1940) (2017) and Giulia Scrocchi's La pubblicità tra arte e immagini a larga circolazione: il caso Fiat nel secondo dopoguerra (2016), both of which won the Premio Piemonte Letteratura. His current research projects include the PRIN 2022 project examining border landscapes through interdisciplinary methodologies combining art history and anthropology.

• Contemporary Art
• Art History
• Visual Culture
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Romeo Brunetti is an Associate Professor of Mathematical Analysis at the Department of Mathematics, University of Trento. His academic career includes roles such as 'Rientro dei Cervelli' fellow (2006–2010) and research positions at the University of Naples and the DFG (Germany). He specializes in foundational aspects of classical and quantum field theories, with a focus on quantum gravity, algebraic structures in QFT, and relativistic systems. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (supervised by Prof. Marzio Cassandro and Prof. G. Parisi). PhD in Physics, University of Naples 'Federico II' (supervised by Prof. G. Marmo and Prof. R. Longo). Research Interests: His work explores perturbative quantum gravity, Bose-Einstein condensation in relativistic QFT, quantum spacetime coordinates, nonlinear dynamics in field theories, and classical relativistic scalar fields. He emphasizes rigorous mathematical approaches to quantum field theories in curved spacetimes. Publications: His articles span topics like renormalization in algebraic QFT, quantum gravity models, and time observables in quantum mechanics. The most recent studies address thermodynamic aspects of fermions and covariant approaches to effective quantum gravity. Awards: Featured Review in Mathematical Reviews (MR1736329). Conferences & Committees: Co-organized major events including 'Recent Mathematical Developments in Quantum Field Theory' (Oberwolfach, 2016) and 'Advances in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics' (Accademia dei Lincei, 2017). Active in promoting interdisciplinary dialogue between mathematics and physics. Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with international groups on algebraic QFT and quantum gravity, though no dedicated lab is explicitly mentioned in the text.

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• Quantum Field Theory
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Emilio Musso is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences "GL Lagrange" (DISMA) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. His research spans differential geometry, exterior differential systems, integrable systems, and submanifold theory, with strong applications in geometric analysis and mathematical physics. Research Interests: Differential Geometry, Conformal Geometry, Lorentzian and CR Geometry, Integrable Systems, Elasticae, Variational Problems on Curves and Surfaces. Academic Leadership: Scientific Director of the PRIN projects (2013–2016, 2019–2022) and ReCoMa (2023–2025); Scientific Manager of the Erasmus+ ECCUM project (2015–2018). External Appointments: Full Professor at Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent (2011–2021). His research focuses on the geometric properties of curves and surfaces under conformal and pseudohermitian structures, including null curves in anti-de Sitter space, elasticae in the hyperbolic plane and 2-sphere, and Legendrian curves in the 3-sphere. He frequently employs integrable systems techniques and exterior differential systems to analyze geometric evolution equations and variational problems. The recent publications reveal a consistent focus on conformal invariants, geometric flows, CR geometry, and the interplay between differential geometry and soliton theory. His work often involves collaboration with Lorenzo Nicolodi, Álvaro Pámpano, and Gary R. Jensen. Scientific Awards: IOP Select (2015) ANASSILAOS Award (2015) Professional Service: Member of the Italian Mathematical Union (2015–2021), Interuniversity Consortium for Higher Education in Mathematics (2021), and the F. Severi Institute of Higher Mathematics (1986–2021). Former editor-in-chief (2018–2021) and editorial board member (2015–2018) of Mathematical Seminar Reports . Active participant in scientific committees of international conferences in differential geometry. Teaching and Mentorship: Longstanding involvement in doctoral programs at the University of Turin, Politecnico di Torino, and the University of L’Aquila. He has taught courses such as Linear Algebra and Geometry and Differential and Computational Geometry, and served as a collaborator in the PhD course Fundamentals of Differential Geometry . Research Groups: Functional Analysis and Differential Geometry (DISMA), with active projects in harmonic analysis, discrete differential geometry, and submanifolds in Lorentzian conformal and Cauchy-Riemann geometries.

• Differential Geometry
• Exterior Differential Systems
• Integrable Systems
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Vincenzo Allegrini is a Researcher at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies (Sapienza University of Rome). He contributes to the editorial boards of OBLIO (ANVUR band A) and Leopardiana , and participates in the Doctoral College in Italian Studies (Sapienza). His research focuses on Giacomo Leopardi's intertextuality, semantics, and reception in 20th-century Italian poetry, with secondary interests in German-Italian cultural exchange, the art of memory, and intersections between literature and visual arts. Key research areas: Leopardi's philosophical dialogues, classical reception, historical semantics Teaching: Outlines of Contemporary Italian Literature (Sustainable Tourism Sciences, Modern Letters) Selected Publications: Fragments of Memory (2020), The Passing Wave (2022), and forthcoming With Gazettes in Their Hands (2025).

• Intertextuality
• Semantics
• Italian Literature
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Stefano Gulizia is a Research Fellow at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research bridging historical, philosophical, and cultural studies, with a focus on early modern European thought. His research centers on the history of science and religion, particularly debates surrounding animism, natural philosophy, and cosmological interpretations in early 17th-century Europe. His work explores how theological and philosophical frameworks shaped understandings of the natural world during pivotal scientific transitions. The publication trend indicates a strong engagement with intellectual history, especially around the year 1616—a critical period in the Galileo affair and broader disputes over the nature of the heavens. His work combines textual analysis with contextual historical investigation, contributing to nuanced understandings of scientific worldviews. Research Fellow, Ca' Foscari University of Venice Email: stefano.gulizia@unive.it Personal Profile: https://www.unive.it/persone/stefano.gulizia Department Website: https://www.unive.it/dsaam

• History of Science
• Early Modern Intellectual History
• Religious Thought
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