Andrea Scardicchio

Andrea Scardicchio is an Associate Professor of Contemporary Italian Literature at the University of Salento’s Department of Humanities. He holds roles including Vice President of the Degree Course in Primary Education Sciences, Head of LIB LAB (Hybrid Literature Laboratory), and Director of the Master in Game Design. His expertise spans literature and digital innovation, with a focus on intersections between literature, journalism, and education. He teaches courses on Cultural Journalism, Literature and Journalism, and Contemporary Italian Literature across multiple degree programs.

• Research interests: 19th-century poetry, digital humanities, narrative medicine, and game-based learning.
• Education: PhD in Italian Studies (2005) from University of Salento; national scientific qualification for Full Professor (2021-2023).

His current research includes studies on Greek scholar Andrea Mustoxidi and literary analysis of figures like Luigi Pirandello and Leonardo Sciascia. He directs the LetterariaMente book series and serves as Academic Senator.