Alessio Cotugno

Alessio Cotugno is an Associate Professor of Italian Linguistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he serves as Interim Rector's Delegate for Public Engagement and Vice-Rector for Communication and Knowledge Valorization. He is affiliated with the Department of Humanities and the Interuniversity Center for Venetian Studies.

• Scientific Disciplinary Sector: Italian linguistics [LIFI-01/A]
• Related SSD: Philology of Italian Literature [L-FIL-LET/13]
• Office: Malcanton Marcorà

His research focuses on the history of intellectual vocabulary (16th-19th centuries), history of translation (particularly 16th-century translations from Greek and Latin), rhetoric in its historical articulations, history of Italian linguistics, and literary stylistics. His work demonstrates deep engagement with Renaissance scholarship, linguistic history, and philological methods.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Renaissance linguistic thought, rhetorical traditions, and textual transmission. The publications span monographs, critical editions, and scholarly articles that examine key figures like Sperone Speroni, Bembo, and the reception of classical texts in Renaissance Italy. His work bridges linguistic history, philosophy, and literary studies, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to Italian intellectual history.

• Member of editorial boards for 10+ scholarly journals
• Director of the series "Profili di parole"
• Member of multiple scientific committees
• Recipient of prestigious international fellowships

Cotugno has supervised doctoral research including Dr. F. Davoli's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship project. He participates in major research initiatives including ERC Advanced Grant NEWWORLD, PRIN MED.ITA, and Writing Bilingually projects, demonstrating leadership in collaborative international research. His academic career includes teaching positions at multiple institutions including University of Warwick and University of Naples.