Alessandro Cinquegrani

Alessandro Cinquegrani is a Full Professor of Contemporary Italian Literature (L-Fil-Let/11) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he has been employed since 2010. He holds positions in the Department of Humanities, the Interdepartmental Center "Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges" in Treviso, and the Temporary Center for the Innovation Ecosystem Project.

• 2001: Degree in Literature from Ca' Foscari University of Venice (110 cum laude)
• 2004: PhD in Italian Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Cinquegrani's research focuses on contemporary Italian literature, particularly the works of major 20th century authors like Umberto Saba, Leonardo Sciascia, and Gesualdo Bufalino. He explores the relationship between literature and cinema, mythological themes in modern writing, and the intersection of literary theory with business narrative. His work examines how traditional literary forms adapt to contemporary contexts and how narrative structures shape our understanding of reality.

His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with increasing interdisciplinary reach. While maintaining a strong foundation in contemporary Italian literature, his work has expanded into connections between literature and business narrative, film studies, and philosophical inquiry. He frequently examines how narrative structures shape our understanding of reality, with growing interest in the application of literary concepts to business and organizational contexts.

• 2001: Premio Gesualdo Bufalino per tesi di laurea
• 2006: Premio Promozione Ricerca 2005 del CNR
• 2009: Menzione Speciale al Premio Internazionale "Efebo d'oro"

Professor Cinquegrani has supervised 36 undergraduate, 51 master's, and 8 doctoral theses from 2011 to 2021. He has led numerous research projects including "Osservatorio di impatto sociale su economia e arte" (2023-2024), "Slow Life, Slow Stories" (2020-2021), and "Imprese da favola" (2019-2020). His innovative teaching projects, such as "Istorie – Racconti di Impresa," have received significant external funding totaling €50,000, demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that connect literature with business and cultural studies.

Cinquegrani coordinates the PhD program in Italian Studies and serves on multiple departmental committees including the Research Committee and Teaching Committee of the Department of Humanities. He is a member of the Festival Incroci di Civiltà and the scientific committee of Strategy Innovation. His research group focuses on "Models of Jungian and post-Jungian hermeneutics from literature to business," exploring how literary concepts can inform business narrative and organizational storytelling.