Alessandra Cianciosi

Alessandra Cianciosi is currently a Marie S. Curie Global Fellow at the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies (University of Amsterdam) and Stanford University (2020–present), working on the project 'ISLand: Isolation and Segregation Landscape. Archaeology of Quarantine in the Indian Ocean World.' She previously held research and teaching roles at Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the University of Ferrara.

Education

• PhD in Medieval History (2008), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
• Degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage (2003), University of Parma (110/110 cum laude)

Research Interests: Her work spans the archaeology of medieval settlements, disease control, and cultural landscapes, with a focus on the Indian Ocean World, Venice, and Italy. She integrates remote sensing and GIS for heritage dissemination.

Scientific Awards:

• Marie S. Curie Global Fellowship (2020–present)

Grants and Projects: She has secured grants for projects like VeNETia GIS, Jesolo's historic lagoon settlements, and the MACH Project in Mauritius. Her roles as excavation director and researcher highlight her expertise in medieval and colonial archaeology.

Labs and Teams: She collaborates with the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies, Stanford University, and the MACH Project (PI: Krish Seetah). Her work involves interdisciplinary teams in Italy, the UK, and Mauritius.