Alice Livingston Ortolani

Alice Livingston Ortolani is a Doctoral Researcher at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. Her work focuses on pesticide policy and risk management, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from science policy, environmental studies, and agricultural development.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Contemporary History, University of Bologna, Italy
• MSc in Sustainable Development, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London, UK

Her research explores the intersection of agricultural systems, science-based policy making, and social studies of science, with a focus on sustainable practices, food safety, and governance of land resources. She employs sociological theories of risk and technology to analyze regulatory frameworks.

Key trends in her publications include critical evaluations of scientific evidence in environmental regulation and stakeholder engagement in genetic technology policy. She has contributed to journals like Environmental Sciences Europe and public policy consultations.

As a doctoral tutor, she supports SPRU's MSc programs in Sustainable Development and Energy Policy, teaching courses such as Project Management in Organisations. She collaborates within SPRU's network, addressing global challenges in science-policy interfaces.