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Michaela Valente is an Associate Professor in Early Modern History at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome , where she has taught since 2021. Previously, she was Associate Professor at the University of Molise (2005-2021) after postdoctoral work at Salerno. Her research focuses on witchcraft, inquisition practices, religious migrations, and historiographical debates in Early Modern Europe. Her scholarship explores the demonological discourse through works like Charles V (2013) and co-edited volumes on the Roman Inquisition. She has contributed to international research projects including COST Action PIMo (2019-2023) on Mediterranean displacements and PRIN initiatives on Renaissance philosophy. Recent publications analyze transnational religious refugees ( Religious Refugees in the Early Modern World , 2023), gender in exile (2024), and witchcraft's intellectual legacy . Her teaching includes Modern History and Migration History courses, with exam texts emphasizing primary sources and critical historiography. Scientific Awards : Anna Maria Battista Fellowship Fondazione Luigi Firpo Fellow (2000) University of Rome Research Fellow (2001-2003)

• Early Modern European History
• Demonology
• Roman Inquisition
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Claudio Bisoni is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna, based in the Department of Arts. His academic career spans over 17 years, starting as a University Researcher in 2006, progressing to Associate Professor in 2014, and achieving Full Professor status in 2022. He holds a PhD in Theatre and Cinema Studies from the University of Bologna (2005) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Studies (1997–98). His research focuses on film criticism, Italian cinema history, and the intersection of gender studies with media. Notable works include Cinema, sorrisi e canzoni: Il film musicale italiano degli anni Sessanta (2020), which won the Premio Limina 2021, and Gli anni affollati: La cultura cinematografica italiana (1970–1979) (2009). He has contributed to international journals like Bianco e Nero , Cinergie , and The Italianist . Bisoni’s articles explore topics such as Italian horror cinema’s global reception, gender representation in media, and transnational circulation of cultural products. His recent work analyzes the My Brilliant Friend TV adaptation and the evolution of Italian musical films. He has organized numerous academic events, including conferences on media mutations, celebrity studies, and cultural circulation. Bisoni serves on editorial boards of journals like Storicamente and Bianco e Nero , and is a member of the Consulta Universitaria del Cinema (CUC). His academic leadership roles include directing the Cinema Section at the University of Bologna’s Department of Music and Spectacle (2010–2012), coordinating the Cinema, Television, and Multimedia Production program (2014–2017), and serving on various research and administrative committees.

• Film Criticism
• History of Italian Cinema
• Gender Studies in Media
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Giuseppe Cavallaro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Chemistry , University of Palermo. His research focuses on nanotechnology , biopolymer composites , and cultural heritage conservation . Key research themes include: Halloysite clay nanotubes for drug delivery and pollutant removal Hybrid materials integrating chitosan , cellulose , and metal oxides Applications in sustainable agriculture , art conservation , and environmental decontamination Recent publications highlight his work on thermoresponsive nanocarriers , antimicrobial composites , and green building materials . Contact: giuseppe.cavallaro@unipa.it

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Environmental Science
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Maria Luce Lupetti is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino . She actively contributes to the College of Architecture and Design and is a member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering . Her academic role involves teaching Cognitive Ergonomics and HMI in the Automotive Engineering master's program and collaborating on Design and Communication courses. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for the journal INTERACTIONS since 2024 Conference Leadership: Participating in organizing committee for CHI 2026 Research Projects: Scientific Director of PARJAI (2025-2028) on Participatory Design Justice for Ethical AI Transitions Research Focus : Maria's work bridges Design with Human-Robot Interaction , focusing on Ethical AI , Speculative Design , and Urban Robotics . Her recent publications explore: Speculative design for sustainable digital futures Contextual adaptability challenges in urban robotics Design taxonomies for demystifying AI Trustworthy embodied agents in healthcare Creative applications of AI in HRI Ethical frameworks for energy futures Design Philosophy : She emphasizes participatory approaches, critical design thinking, and transdisciplinary collaboration to address societal challenges at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human factors. Her work appears in leading venues including CHI , HRI , and Frontiers in Neurorobotics , while also contributing to edited volumes and journal special issues.

• Design
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Speculative Design
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Maria Amalia Barchiesi is an Associate Professor in Spanish Language and Translation (L-LIN/07) at the University of Macerata's Department of Humanistic Studies. She holds a European Doctorate in Information and Communication Theory (2004) and has been a researcher and academic in Hispanic Studies since 1993. Her research focuses on semiotics of Hispanic American literature, cultural imaginaries, translation theory, and political discourse analysis. She has authored monographs like Borges y Cortázar lo fantástico bilingüe (2009) and edited volumes such as Arti in traduzione. Semiotica Linguistica Antropologia (2023). She currently leads research in transmediality in Panhispanic poetry within a PRIN 2022 project. Education: Licentiate in Letters with Linguistics focus from Buenos Aires University (Argentina) European Doctorate in Information and Communication Theory (University of Macerata) Research Interests: Semiotics of narrative and cultural imaginaries in Hispanic America Translation studies (interlinguistic and intersemiotic) Analysis of political, advertising, and museum discourses Landscape aesthetics in literature Postmodern rhetoric in Zapatista discourses Recent Scholarly Contributions: Her 2025 works explore Borges' translation paradoxes and Cortázar's museum imagery. Recent projects analyze transmedial poetic forms and post-dictatorship testimonial theatre. She contributes to editorial boards of Heteroglossia and Lingue e Linguaggi . Awards: National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor (2020) Academic Service: Director of Spanish Language and Civilization courses Member of PhD boards in Information Theory and Humanities Chair of the Language Mediation Program admissions committee

• Semiotics of Hispanic American Literature
• Cultural Imaginaries
• Translation Theory
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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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Sandro Rubino is a Fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino, where he is also a Member of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC - Power Electronics Innovation Center. His academic appointment falls under the scientific disciplinary sector IIND-08/A - Power Electronic Converters, Electrical Machines and Drives (Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering). Dr. Rubino's research focuses on electric drives and electrical machines, with particular expertise in induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, and advanced torque control techniques. His work spans from fundamental motor control theory to practical applications in electric vehicles and e-mobility systems. He has developed high-performance torque controllers for various types of electric motors including electrically excited synchronous motors, induction motors, and multi-three-phase motor configurations. His research addresses critical challenges in motor drive systems including fault tolerance, efficiency optimization, and performance derating under abnormal conditions. His publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of motor control theory, particularly in the context of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. The trend in his recent work shows increasing sophistication in control algorithms for multi-phase motor systems, with emphasis on fault tolerance and performance optimization under challenging operating conditions. His research bridges theoretical electrical machine modeling with practical implementation challenges in modern power electronic drive systems. Dr. Rubino has received multiple prestigious awards including the IAS-IDC ECCE Prize Paper Award in 2020, 2022, and 2024 from IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, the IEEE Italy Section Power and Energy Society (PES) Chapter Best PhD Thesis Award in 2020, the IEEE Italy Section Industrial Electronics (IES) Chapter Best PhD Thesis Award in 2021, and the IAS-IDC Transactions Paper Award in 2024. He actively supervises PhD students including Nicola Macri', Alessandro Ionta, and Luisa Tolosano, focusing on advanced topics in multi-phase motor drives and torque control. Dr. Rubino leads or participates in several significant research projects including TEAMING - e-powerTrain prEdictive mAintenance using physics inforMed learnING (2023-2027), SUPERDRIVE - Superconductive Synchronous Machine Drives for High-Power Applications (2023-2025), and SEMDY - Sustainable and Efficient Motor Drive System for E-mobility Applications (2022-2025), where he serves as Scientific Responsible. Within the Power Electronics Innovation Center (PEIC), Dr. Rubino contributes to advancing the state-of-the-art in electric drive systems, with particular emphasis on applications supporting Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

• Electric Drives
• Electrical Machines
• Motor Control
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Antonella Basso serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in mathematical methods of economics and actuarial and financial sciences (STAT-04/A). She is affiliated with the Research Institute for Complexity and maintains her office in the San Giobbe building where she holds regular office hours on Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm CET. Professor Basso's research expertise spans multiple domains of quantitative finance and economics, with particular emphasis on Financial Mathematics , Quantitative and Computational Finance , and Ethical Finance including ESG investments and green finance. She has pioneered the application of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) across diverse contexts from mutual funds and pension funds to museum evaluation. Her work increasingly explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques for economic applications, alongside traditional risk assessment methodologies. She also maintains significant research interests in art as a financial asset and alternative investment class. Her recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a consistent research trajectory with growing emphasis on sustainable finance, alternative investments including art, and performance measurement in cultural institutions. Her work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches to portfolio optimization with volume-based liquidity constraints, ethical fund evaluation using metafrontier approaches, and innovative integration of DEA with Balanced Scorecard and AHP methodologies for comprehensive performance assessment. As an educator, Professor Basso actively supervises undergraduate and master's theses on topics spanning financial mathematics, computational finance, insurance, and ethical finance applications. She requires preliminary discussions with students to ensure appropriate thesis topic alignment with research objectives and methodological capabilities. Through her affiliation with the Research Institute for Complexity, she contributes to interdisciplinary research examining complex economic and financial systems through quantitative lenses, bridging theoretical mathematical approaches with practical financial applications across multiple sectors.

• Financial Mathematics
• Quantitative Finance
• Computational Finance
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Ilaria Riccioni is an Associate Professor of General Sociology at the Faculty of Education , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. She earned her PhD in Social Theory and Research from Sapienza University in Rome and has been a tenured academic since 2007. Her work bridges sociological theory with applied research in multicultural contexts. Education: PhD in Social Theory and Research, Sapienza University, Rome. Research Focus: Sociological theory, avant-garde art as critique, multicultural coexistence, and institutional roles in education and social dynamics. Her recent publications analyze theatre's role in mediating social boundaries, art's relationship with capitalist markets, and methodologies for integrating qualitative research with artistic expression. As President of the ISA's Research Committee RC37 (Sociology of the Arts), she leads global discourse on art's sociological implications. Scientific Leadership: President of RC37 (ISA), 2025–. Teaching: Courses include Epistemology of Educational and Social Sciences and Fundamentals of General Sociology. Her empirical studies focus on South Tyrol's trilingual society, examining how artistic practices foster cohesion across cultural divides and redefine public spheres in digital globalization.

• sociological theory
• critical sociology
• qualitative research
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Concetta Castiglione serves as Associate Professor of Political Economy within the Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance (DESF) at the University of Calabria, Italy. Previously, she held Assistant Professor positions at DESF and conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Bologna's Department of Statistical Sciences. Her scholarly work centers on cultural participation, tourism economics, consumer demand dynamics, productivity analysis, ICT investments, and environmental policy impacts. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and a Doctoral degree in Applied Economics from the University of Calabria, Italy. These qualifications underpin her expertise in applying rigorous economic methodologies to cultural and environmental domains. Professor Castiglione's research program reveals three interconnected strands: (1) Cultural economics examining theater attendance patterns, digital engagement with visual arts, and circus industry dynamics; (2) Tourism efficiency studies analyzing contextual factors in Italian destinations and cross-national productivity gains; (3) Environmental policy research investigating food consumption emissions, nutritional policies, and ICT-driven sustainability. Her methodological approach frequently employs non-parametric efficiency analysis and decomposition techniques to evaluate institutional performance and policy impacts. Analysis of her 2019-2024 publications indicates intensifying focus on digital cultural consumption (evident in 2023's Live and digital engagement with the visual arts ) and cross-national comparative studies (e.g., 2023's European performing arts analysis). While maintaining strong Italian case study focus, her work increasingly incorporates UK and pan-European perspectives, particularly regarding environmental policy evaluation. Scientific Awards: Professor Castiglione serves as reviewer for multiple international journals, though no specific awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the source material. Advising and Grants: She teaches Economics of the Cultural Industry (MEDIA AND DIGITAL SOCIETY program), Economics of Human Resources (ECONOMICS program), and Personnel Economics (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION program). While student advising details are unavailable, her course development demonstrates commitment to training next-generation economists. Research grant information is not explicitly provided, though her sustained publication output suggests active research funding.

• Cultural Participation
• Tourism Economics
• Consumer Demand
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Cecilia Bello is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies (SEAI). She specializes in contemporary Italian literature with particular emphasis on 20th-century and early 21st-century poetry, avant-garde movements, and verbovisual/performance poetry. Active in archival research, she directs the Twentieth-Century Archive and founded the Contemporary Poetry Laboratory "Con gli occhi del linguaggio." Current courses: Contemporary Italian Literature (first semester 2024-2025) and Contemporary Italian Literature II (second semester 2024-2025) Office hours: Wednesdays 11:00-13:00 at Room 413, Department IV floor Research interests include: 20th-century Italian poetry analysis Avant-garde and neo-avant-garde studies Gender-specific writing approaches Word/music/image interactions Philological editions of rare texts Recent publications examine: Eliot's influence on Italian poets Materiality of poetic texts Archival discoveries in the Twentieth-Century Archive Structuralist approaches to contemporary verse Scientific awards: National Scientific Qualification (ASN 2018-2020) for First Fascia Professor (Full Professor level) Research projects include: "Anceschi and the Novissimi" (2023-2024) - intellectual correspondence and editorial projects "TeCa: Texts and Correspondence from the Twentieth Century" (2022-2024) International collaboration "Avant-Garde and Gender Problems" (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)

• Contemporary Italian literature
• Historical avant-garde movements
• Neo-avant-garde movements
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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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Antonella Coppi is a Researcher (Juniorprofessur) in Music Pedagogy and Community Music at the Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. She holds a PhD and has been conducting the University Choir and Orchestra of Modena and Reggio Emilia since 2001. Her research focuses on Community Music, Intergenerational Choral Activities, and the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. She previously served as Adjunct Professor of Music Pedagogy at the University of Perugia (2002–2006) and is currently the national coordinator for the Coordinamento Nazionale Cori ed Orchestre Universitarie (Italian University Choirs and Orchestras Network). Dr. Coppi’s work emphasizes music as a tool for social inclusion, with contributions to El Sistema-inspired initiatives and interdisciplinary education. She has authored books like Community Music: Nuovi orientamenti pedagogici (2017) and serves on international scientific committees for music education conferences. Her academic activities span musicology, pedagogical innovation, and the intersection of arts and education. Her professional roles include being Rector Deputy for Music at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, and she actively contributes to music education policy and internationalization efforts. Her research highlights the transformative potential of music in both formal and informal learning environments.

• Community Music
• Music Education
• Choral Pedagogy
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Maria Rizzarelli is a Full Professor of Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. She teaches Literary Theory, Literature and Visual Culture, and Cultural Journalism. Her research focuses on intermediality, particularly the intersections of literature with photography, cinema, and journalism, as well as gender studies and digital humanities. Education: PhD in Italian Studies (Lexicography and Semantics of Literary Italian), University of Catania, 2001 Laurea in Modern Literature, University of Catania, 1998 (110/110 cum laude) Laurea in Philosophy, University of Catania, 1994 (110/110 cum laude) Her research interests center on 20th-century Italian literature, with emphasis on hybrid genres and the interplay between text and image. She explores how literary works engage with visual media, particularly in the works of authors like Pasolini, Calvino, Sciascia, and Goliarda Sapienza. Her work often addresses gender, performance, and the construction of identity across media. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend in intermedial studies, visual culture, and feminist literary criticism. Themes such as phototexts, simulacra of women, cinematic adaptation, and the 'double talent' of actress-writers recur across her publications. Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with visual theory, media studies, and cultural history. Scientific Awards: Kinomata Prize 2021 for Love and War: Intermedial Paths between Literature and Cinema FFABR 2017 (MIUR funding for scientific productivity) Bando per il Progetto giovani ricercatori 2001 (University of Catania) Maria Rizzarelli supervises PhD students, including Viviana Triscari and Ida Scebba. She has received research grants from the University of Catania and MIUR, leading projects such as Phototexts: Rhetoric, Poetics and Cognition and DIRIS: Disobedienti, ribelli, sovversive nelle letterature tra Oriente e Occidente . She is also the scientific coordinator of the PRIN 2020 project on phototexts and the Catania unit of the PRIN 2017 D.A.M.A. project on actress-writers. She co-founded and co-directs the journal Arabeschi. International Journal of Studies on Literature and Visuality and its book series I quaderni di Arabeschi . She also leads the research group on literature and visuality and coordinates seminars for the Med Photo Fest. Her editorial roles include membership in the scientific committees of Studi Novecenteschi , Studi Pasoliniani , and Over the Rainbow .

• Literary Criticism and Comparative Literature
• Literature and Visual Culture
• Literature and Journalism
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Simone Salvadori is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of Politecnico di Torino, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, and Turbomachinery. His research intersects Aerospace Engineering , Propulsion , and Energy Sustainability (SDG 7 & 9). He leads the EnaTech-RDE project on CO2-Free Rotating Detonation Engines and contributes to H2POWRD for hydrogen propulsion systems. Editorial roles: Guest Editor for Frontiers in Aerospace Engineering and Applied Sciences , Member of Energies Editorial Board. Organizing Committee Member for 8th ART Summer School (2024) and multiple international conferences including Aerospace Europe Conference 2023. His research focuses on pressure gain combustion , film cooling optimization , and machine learning-driven turbine design . He employs advanced computational tools to analyze unsteady flows, cavity dynamics, and exhaust systems in gas turbines, with applications to hydrogen/natural gas blends and rotating detonation engines . Salvadori supervises PhD students in projects related to high-pressure turbine vane coupling , cooling channel optimization , and exhaust flow control . He collaborates with the TEP Research Group and networks like ETN Global (Energy & Turbomachinery Network).

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Energy Harvesting
• Fluid Dynamics
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