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Caterina Stefania Romeo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. She teaches courses including Introduction to Literary Criticism, Gender, Race, and Mobilities: Narratives and Counternarratives, and Literature, Migration, Inequality. Her office is located on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy in Studio B. Dr. Romeo specializes in Postcolonial Studies, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, and Race and Ethnicity Studies, with particular focus on Italian literature and transnational perspectives. Her research explores the intersections of race, gender, and postcoloniality in contemporary Italian contexts, examining how these dynamics shape national identity, urban spaces, and literary production. She has made significant contributions to understanding postcolonial Italian literature, Black Italian experiences, and intersectional approaches to cultural studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary issues in Italian society, particularly regarding migration, race relations, and gender dynamics. She has developed innovative frameworks for analyzing how postcolonial perspectives reshape understandings of Italian national identity and cultural production. Premio nazionale di divulgazione scientifica (2014) - finalista John Fante Prize (2009) for La pelle che separa di Kym Ragusa Acerbi Special Prize for Women's Writing (2008) for Vertigo di Louise DeSalvo American Italian Historical Association Award for best doctoral thesis in Italian American Studies (2000) Dr. Romeo has supervised numerous doctoral students including Christina Maraboutaki, Giulia Fabbri, Valentina Quaresima, Barbara De Vivo, Emily Marogi, and Karisma Wilson. She has received multiple research grants including Transliteratures Fellowship, Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation Dissertation Grants, and various post-doctoral fellowships. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in postcolonial, gender, and migration studies. She is actively involved in organizing academic events, conferences, and seminars focused on postcolonial studies, gender studies, and migration. Dr. Romeo has collaborated extensively with international scholars and institutions, reflecting her transnational approach to research and teaching.

• Postcolonial Studies
• Italian Literature
• Gender Studies
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Della F. Makower, M.D. is an Oncology specialist at Montefiore Medical Center with a robust research portfolio focusing on breast cancer treatment, chemotherapy effects, and health disparities. With 49 publications and an h-index of 21, she has made significant contributions to understanding cancer treatment outcomes, particularly regarding social determinants of health and racial disparities in cancer care. Her research interests span multiple critical areas in oncology including: Breast Cancer (100% research focus) Chemotherapy (76% research focus) Recurrent Disease (61% research focus) Malignant Neoplasm (44% research focus) Endocrine Therapy (30% research focus) Hormone Receptor research (25% research focus) Dr. Makower's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on health equity, with multiple studies examining racial disparities in cardiotoxicity, the impact of social determinants on cancer treatment outcomes, and specialized research on breast cancer in diverse patient populations. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including the Journal of the American Heart Association, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, Cancer, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Notable research initiatives include: ECOG-ACRIN EA1131 trial comparing adjuvant platinum versus capecitabine for triple-negative breast cancer ECOG-ACRIN EAZ171 trial investigating germline predictors of taxane-induced neuropathy in Black women with breast cancer Studies examining the relationship between social determinants of health and anthracycline cardiotoxicity Research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer screening and diagnosis Her collaborative approach is evident in the multi-institutional nature of her research, with frequent collaborations across major cancer research networks. Dr. Makower's work has garnered significant attention, with multiple studies picked up by news outlets and discussed on social media platforms including X (Twitter) and Facebook.

• Breast Cancer
• Chemotherapy
• Pharmacology
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Enrico Mariani is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. His research focuses on American literature and cultural studies, with an emphasis on ethnic narratives, California studies, and postcolonial discourse. He holds a PhD in Foreign Languages and Cultures from Roma Tre University (2023) and has taught at institutions including Ca' Foscari, Roma Tre, and the University of Naples Federico II. Research Interests: American literature with a focus on immigrant narratives (John Fante, Carlos Bulosan, Louis Adamic) Cultural and environmental critiques of Los Angeles Postcolonial literature (e.g., Gina Apostol) Interdisciplinary approaches to literary modernism and multilingualism Publications: Recent works include a monograph on ethnic marginalization in 20th-century American narratives ( Americani di seconda classe , 2025), essays on water crises in Los Angeles, and analyses of Gina Apostol’s postcolonial metafiction. His research often intersects with environmental and social justice themes. Awards & Fellowships: Marianne DiPalermo McCauley Visiting Scholar Fellowship (2022) Recipient of the Alexandra De Luise Fellowship (2022) Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator on the EU-funded project "Literary California 1884-2022: Spaces of Exception, Spaces of Disaster" (PRIN-CUP 2023-2025). Teaching: Current courses include History of North American Culture and Cultures and Societies of the English Language at Ca' Foscari.

• American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Literary Criticism
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Lorenza Belinda Fontana serves as a Full Professor of Political Science within the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. Her academic profile is deeply rooted in political geography and human rights studies, with significant contributions to understanding socio-environmental conflicts, ethnic politics, and the dynamics of vulnerable groups such as indigenous communities and domestic workers globally. Fontana's research program critically examines the ethnic dimensions of environmental conflicts, the domestic implementation of human rights for marginalized populations, and the emerging field of wildfire politics. She has pioneered work on the post-2015 development agenda, emphasizing challenges in Global South participation with Sustainable Development Goals. Her methodological approach combines qualitative analysis with intersectional frameworks, often focusing on Latin American contexts but increasingly expanding to Africa and global comparative studies. Her 2024 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on conflict resolution, human rights advocacy, and environmental justice. Key themes include inter-ethnic conflict dynamics in Colombia, indigenous-peasant rights tensions in Argentina, innovative peacebuilding through forum theatre in Bolivia, and theoretical explorations of ethnic perception. These works demonstrate her commitment to bridging academic research with practical interventions in socio-environmental struggles across the Global South. Her distinguished research contributions have been recognized through: European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (2023-2028) for the FIREPOL project investigating wildfire politics in the Global South Fontana actively mentors the next generation of scholars, currently supervising PhD candidate Greta Mazzocchi (researching wildfire mobilities in Brazil). Her substantial grant portfolio centers on the €1.5 million ERC Starting Grant for FIREPOL, alongside collaborative projects including 'On Burning Ground' (wildfire politics in Africa) and long-term research on Andean recognition politics. These projects facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions across Europe, Latin America, and Africa. She leads the FIREPOL research team, which employs comparative methodologies to analyze wildfire governance across multiple Global South contexts. This initiative involves partnerships with environmental scientists, political theorists, and local communities. Additionally, her work connects with broader networks studying socio-environmental justice, including collaborations with human rights organizations and development agencies focused on indigenous rights and sustainable development.

• Political Geography
• Human Rights
• Environmental Politics
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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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Elisa Bordin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies (DSLCC) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on postcolonial literature, African diaspora studies, and cultural hybridity in contemporary narratives. She is actively involved in academic governance as a member of the DSLCC Commission for Knowledge Valorisation. Her work critically examines themes of race, migration, and transnational identities through analyses of literature and cinema. She has published extensively on authors such as Taiye Selasi, C Pam Zhang, and John Fante, exploring topics ranging from Afropolitanism to multicultural representation in Western film genres. Research Interests: African American studies, diasporic literatures, critical race theory, cultural hybridity, and postcolonial film. Awards: No specific awards listed, though her scholarly contributions are recognized in academic circles. Grants/Advising: No explicit mention of grants or advisees in the provided texts. Her recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize the intersection of migration narratives, racial identity, and cultural representation in contemporary media. She has contributed chapters to edited volumes on transnationalism and conducted interviews with prominent authors like Ayesha Harruna Attah. Bordin teaches at Ca' Foscari and holds office hours primarily on Wednesdays. Her academic profile reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research bridging literature, cinema, and socio-cultural critique.

• African Diaspora Studies
• Postcolonial Literature
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Rocco Luigi Nichil is an Associate Professor in Italian Linguistics at the Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Salento. He holds a PhD in "Historical Linguistics and History of the Italian Language" from La Sapienza - University of Rome and has been a researcher (RTD A) since 2020. His expertise spans Italian linguistics, philology, and language teaching, with a focus on historical language evolution, lexicography, and dialectology. Key roles: Associate Professor (University of Salento), Editor of "Lid'O. Lingua italiana d'oggi", Contributor to Treccani.it's Linguistic Magazine, Collaborator of Lessico Etimologico Italiano (LEI). His research interests include the history of the Italian language, migration narratives, Fascist-era linguistic policies, colonial vocabulary, and political terminology. He has authored monographs on sports linguistics ( The Century of Balls ), clandestine language ( Clandestine ), and football's political symbolism ( Pitch Invasion ), alongside numerous journal articles and conference proceedings. Recent publications highlight his work on Fascist political discourse, Italian military terminology, and the etymology of nationalistic phrases. His articles span historical lexicology, political rhetoric, and post-colonial linguistic traces, with a particular focus on the 20th century. He teaches courses at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, including Italian Philology and language didactics. Contact: roccoluigi.nichil@unisalento.it | Office: Ground Floor, Codacci Pisanelli Building, Piazza Arco di Trionfo, 1 - Lecce (LE).

• Italian Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Philology
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Elizabeth Vezzosi is a Professor in the Department of Humanities at the University of Trieste, Italy. With a career spanning several decades since the 1980s, she remains actively engaged in academic research and publication as evidenced by her recent works from 2024-2025. Her academic profile shows extensive international engagement, with her work being accessed across Europe, Asia, and North America. Professor Vezzosi's research centers on women's history, American studies, and social policy with particular emphasis on intersectional approaches examining race, class, and gender dynamics. Her work frequently explores Black women's history, welfare systems, and ethnic studies, with significant contributions to understanding the experiences of marginalized communities in the United States. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on historical figures like Anna Julia Cooper and Mary McLeod Bethune, as well as contemporary political issues including the Trump presidency and democratic challenges. Her recent publications demonstrate continued scholarly productivity with works on common goods theory, environmental studies, and discourses of freedom. The thematic continuity in her work shows a sustained commitment to examining power structures, citizenship rights, and social justice issues through historical and contemporary lenses. Professor Vezzosi has established herself as a significant voice in transnational feminist scholarship, with particular expertise in Italian American studies and comparative welfare systems. Her work bridges American history with European perspectives, creating valuable cross-cultural dialogues in academic discourse.

• Women's Studies
• American History
• Black Feminism
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Gian Luca Podesta is a Full Professor of Economic History at Parma University and an Adjunct Professor at Bocconi University (Milan) and Genoa University. He teaches courses such as Global History, Global Finance and Geopolitics, and Economic History, primarily at the undergraduate (First cycle degree) and postgraduate (Second cycle degree) levels in Economics and Management. Degree in Modern History, University of Genoa PhD in Economic and Social History, Bocconi University Master’s Degree in Management, SDA Bocconi School of Management His research spans Italian colonialism, economic history, and the intersections of politics, society, and finance in the Italian Empire. Key areas include public finance in the Modern Era, Italian industrial development in East Africa, Fascist economic policies, and demographic planning in colonial contexts. His work often examines cultural imperialism, racial ideologies, and urbanization in African and Balkan colonies. Recent publications focus on Italian economic strategies, monetary transitions in East Africa, and the socio-political myths of empire-building. His articles explore themes like the twofold path of the last European empire and the impact of colonial currencies on indigenous societies. 1996 Bocconi University Research Award for 'Sviluppo industriale e colonialismo' Podesta has received grants from Bocconi University (1992, 1994, 1997) and participated in national research programs (PRIN) on financial history and colonial monetary systems. He served on the PhD Board in Economic and Social History at Bocconi University (1998-2008) and contributes to editorial boards and peer-review panels for institutions like CIVR, MIUR, and FRS-FNRS.

• Economic History
• Colonialism
• Political Economy
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Michele Nani is a Senior Researcher at the National Research Council (CNR), affiliated with the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (ISMed-CNR) in Naples since 2017. He obtained his National Scientific Qualification as an Associate Professor in Contemporary History (Sector 11/A3) in 2017. He holds a Ph.D. in European Social History from Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2001) and a Laurea in History from the University of Bologna (1995). His research focuses on migration history, labor studies, social and urban history, nationalism, and racism. Notable projects include the 'biography' of Palazzo Costabili in Ferrara, residential mobility studies in Ferrara (1881–1921), and collaborations on socio-economic structures in Emilia-Romagna. He has edited volumes on migration, racism, and social history, and contributes to journals like Storiografia and Meridiana . Nani has coordinated seminars and research initiatives, including the SEES (2015–2018) and a Historical Atlas of Ferrara's urban society. He is a member of editorial boards for key journals and academic societies, such as the Italian Society of Labor History (Sislav) and the Italian Society of Historical Demography (Sides). His work bridges historical analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing migration patterns, labor dynamics, and the social dimensions of political institutions. Current projects explore intra-urban mobility and the socio-economic history of Ferrara, reflecting his commitment to integrating archival research with contemporary societal challenges.

• Contemporary History
• Migration Studies
• Labor History
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Luca Gendolavigna serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome , specializing in Nordic languages, literatures, and translation studies. His academic work spans linguistics, post-immigrant literature, and multicultural discourse analysis. Teaches advanced courses in Nordic languages, literatures, and translation Conducts research on postmigrant Swedish literature, linguistic evolution, and transnational cultural production Focuses on identity construction, urban marginalization, and racial discourse in Nordic contexts His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent exploration of: Swedish multiculturalism and xenophobia Chilean-Swedish diasporic intersections Metaphorical journeys in postmigrant narratives Urban spaces as sites of cultural conflict Language evolution in migrant communities Decolonial perspectives in Nordic literature As a scholar in translation and intercultural studies, Gendolavigna bridges Scandinavian and Mediterranean academic traditions while examining contemporary Swedish literature's engagement with migration, identity, and social exclusion.

• Swedish Literature
• Post-Immigration Studies
• Multicultural Literature
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Luca Giliberti is a Senior Researcher (RTD-B) in Sociology of Cultural and Communicative Processes (SPS/08) at the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises at the University of Parma since 2023. He teaches Sociology of Education , Sociology of Training Processes , and Sociology of Cultural and Communicative Processes across various degree programs including Educational Sciences, Italian Sign Language Interpreter, and Educational Services Planning. Research Focus : Transnational migration, borders, educational processes, racialization, youth identities, gangs, migrant routes, solidarity networks, new social movements, neorurality International Collaborations : University of Genoa, Visual Sociology Lab (2020-2023), Côte d'Azur University (Nice), Institut Convergences Migrations Leadership Roles : Scientific director of Observatoire des Territoires Frontaliers (2019-2021), coordinator of SCERE for ERC AdG project SOLROUTES Research Methodology : Qualitative and ethnographic approaches with emphasis on public sociology and narrative styles through documentaries, graphic novels, and research exhibitions. Active in PRIN 2020 MUR "MOBS" project on border mobility and solidarity. Academic Contributions : Author of two monographs ( Negros de Barcelona , Abitare la frontiera ) and publications in journals like Ethnic and Racial Studies, Journal of Modern Italian Studies, and Mondi Migranti (Class A journal editorial board member). Public Engagement : Developed research documentaries (Transiti. La valle solidale, Main-land) and graphic novel projects (La giacca) with Visual Sociology Lab and Frantz Fanon Center.

• Transnational migration
• Borders
• Educational processes
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Roberto Larrañaga Domínguez is a full-time researcher at the European University Institute (EUI) in the Department of History . Holding a doctoral position since 2019, his research focuses on intersections of race, autochthony, and character in Spanish Regenerationist thought under the supervision of Professor Lucy Riall and second reader Professor M'hamed Oualdi. His work spans transnational history, imperial legacies, and cultural dynamics during the 19th and 20th centuries. Nationalities: Mexico, Spain Cohort: 2019 His research integrates themes such as history of science , racism , nation-building , and religion and politics , with a particular emphasis on the Spanish Empire and its intellectual frameworks. While his primary focus is on his dissertation, he contributes to collaborative academic projects and engages with broader debates in global history. As part of the EUI academic community, Larrañaga Domínguez collaborates with scholars in the Mediterranean and early modern history fields. His current work intersects with research on interwar history , history of literature , and racial anthropology , reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his doctoral studies.

• Race and Ethnicity
• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
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Professional Roles and Affiliations Since 2023, Gennaro Ascione serves as Senior Researcher in Sociology (SPS/07) at the Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Naples L'Orientale. He teaches Sociology and Mediterranean Cultural and Postcolonial Studies. He is also a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Center for Global Studies, Directeur d'etudes associès at the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (Paris), and affiliated with the Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Filosofici. He has held visiting positions, including at Delhi University (2015-2017). Education PhD in History and Society of Modern and Contemporary Age (2008), Italian Institute of Human Sciences (SUM) Research periods at UC Berkeley's Department of Ethnic Studies and SUNY Binghamton's Fernand Braudel Center Research Interests Ascione's work focuses on Global Studies, capitalism, modernity, and science epistemology. He explores non-Western knowledge systems, postcolonial/decolonial theory, World-Systems Analysis, indigenous ontologies, and Eastern philosophies. His historical research includes premodern Mediterranean knowledge circulation and Giordano Bruno's thought. Publications Highlights Key works include Concept Formation in Global Studies (2024), Science and the Decolonization of Social Theory (2016), and A sud di nessun Sud (2009). He edited the first Italian anthology of decolonial thinkers ( America Latina e modernità , 2014). Awards and Recognition Recipient of the 2017 Explorative Research Award from the World International Studies Committee for post-Western international theory. Honorary fellowships include the Center for Social Theory at Warwick University and the Colonial Postcolonial Decolonial Working Group. Grants and Leadership Member of the University of Naples' Research Commission and Executive Board. Co-founder of the UN-sponsored Non-Hegemonic World-Sociology group. Active in networks like the Global Social Theory and Conceptual Analysis in Social Sciences. Labs and Collaborations Leads the Interuniversity Research Center on Transnational Technocultures (CRITT). Collaborates with global institutions on decolonial and global studies initiatives.

• Global Studies
• Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies
• World-Systems Analysis
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Associate Professor Toshio MIYAKE is affiliated with the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on cultural studies, postcolonial/decolonial frameworks, media analysis, and socio-cultural histories of Italy-Japan and Europe-Asia relations. He holds academic roles including Research Committee membership and coordination of international programs like the Reset Doc Venice Seminars. Education: Ph.D. in Asian Studies (Ca' Foscari, 2005), M.A. in Applied Sociology (Ritsumeikan University, 2000), B.A. in Foreign Languages (Ca' Foscari, 1997). Visiting research experiences include Kyoto University, Kobe University, and the University of Sydney. Research interests explore Occidentalism, Orientalism, racial constructs (whiteness/yellowness), and popular youth cultures in Japan. Notable works include Mostri del Giappone (2014) and Occidentalismi (2010). Awards include the Ca' Foscari Best Young Researcher Award (2013) and a European Commission Marie Curie Fellowship (2011-13). Teaching includes courses on contemporary Japanese society, cultural studies, and language instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels. Active in organizing conferences like Rethinking Nature in Japan (2015) and international workshops on media convergence and manga studies. Lab/Team Affiliations: Member of the Marco Polo Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections and scientific boards of journals like Mutual Images . Active in editorial roles for academic series on cultural studies and manga analysis.

• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
• Postcolonial/Decolonial Studies
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