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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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Daniela MENEGHINI is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on Persian language, literature, and the cultural history of Iran in the Islamic era. Her institutional roles include membership in the Ethics Commission and representation of DSAAM on the Council of the Linguistic Area Library (BALI). Research Interests: Her scholarly work centers on classical Persian lyric poetry, mystical medieval texts (especially Attar and Jami), and the pedagogy of modern Persian language teaching. She also investigates the translation of Oriental languages and the earliest forms of female Persian poetry. Her research skills include statistical-lexical analysis and syntactic studies of Neo-Persian, often in collaboration with scholars from Sapienza University of Rome. Recent Publications Trends: Her recent works span academic articles, book chapters, translations, and editorial contributions. Key themes include narrative dynamics, gendered voices in Afghan literature, and the didactic transmission of Persian literary traditions in Italy. These reflect a strong engagement with both literary scholarship and educational practice. Scientific Engagement: Advisory Board Member, Iranian Studies Series – Leiden University Press Contributor to Annals of Ca' Foscari - Oriental Series (Persian section) Teaching and Advising: She teaches courses such as 'Narratives and Cultural Dynamics (Persian)', 'Persian Language 1–3', and 'Literary Genres and Translation (Persian)' at both undergraduate and master's levels. While no formal students are listed, her pedagogical focus suggests active mentorship in Persian studies. She collaborates on research projects related to Persian syntax and language teaching methodologies. Labs and Research Teams: She is part of a research group working on Timurid poetry, Nezami Ganjavi’s romantic poems, and Persian translation strategies. Collaborators include Attilio Andreini, Sona Haroutyunian, Paolo Magagnin, Caterina Mazza, Dario Miccoli, Federica Passi, Nicoletta Pesaro, and Paola Orsatti (Sapienza University of Rome).

• Persian Language and Literature
• History of Iran in the Islamic Era
• Classical Persian Lyric Poetry
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Simone Cristoforetti is an Associate Professor of History of Irano-Islamic Civilization at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Naples (now L'Orientale) and has been a faculty member since 2005. His research focuses on Iranian and Islamic history, calendar systems, medieval festivities, and cultural heritage. He has led projects on irrigation techniques in Islamic contexts and the socio-environmental history of Iran. He is a member of editorial boards for journals like EURASIATICA and collaborates with international research networks. Education: Ph.D., Iranian Studies, University of Naples (1998) Bachelor's, Oriental Languages and Literature (Iranian), Ca' Foscari University (1993) Research Interests: Medieval Iranian festivals, Zoroastrian chronology, Ismaili history, traditional irrigation systems, and the socio-political role of calendars in Islamic societies. He has authored/co-authored works on figures like Genghis Khan and Saladino, and studies on cultural heritage management in the Middle East. Awards: National prize Mario Di Nola 2005 (Historical Subjects) 2022 National Scientific Qualification for Full Professorship (10/N1) Advising & Grants: Supervised PhD projects like Sara Pourahmadi's work on Zoroastrian calendars. Led funded projects on Abbasid-era sources of Nowruz and Networks of Science and Waters in Islamic irrigation techniques. Served on doctoral committees at prestigious institutions like the University of Rome and Bologna. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. Collaborates with the Marco Polo Research Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections and the Biruni Study Group on traditional water management.

• History of Irano-Islamic Civilization
• Islamic Festivities
• Calendar Systems
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