Angelo Maria Petroni

Angelo Maria Petroni is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences, Sociology, and Communication since 2021. He has held academic positions across Italy and Europe, including at the University of Bologna, Bocconi, Salerno, and Paris-Sorbonne, and has been a Visiting Professor at Aix-Marseille III and a Professor at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. His institutional roles include Director of the School of Public Administration and Scientific Director of the Olympic Higher School at CONI.

• Laurea in Philosophy, University of Pisa
• Licence en Philosophie, Université Catholique de Louvain
• Doctorate in Philosophy, Université Catholique de Louvain
• Rotary Foundation Educational Fellowship

Professor Petroni's research spans political philosophy, epistemology, public administration, and the philosophy of science. He is deeply engaged with liberal thought, particularly the works of Hayek, Popper, and Luigi Einaudi, and explores themes such as scientific progress, federalism, bioethics, and the social market economy. His work often bridges philosophy, economics, and institutional reform, emphasizing rationality, freedom, and the ethics of governance.

His recent publications (2018–2025) reflect a consistent focus on liberalism, scientific progress, public administration, and the impact of technology on society. Articles such as Plaidoyer pour la science pure à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle (2025) and Scienza e liberalismo (2023) highlight his concern with preserving scientific autonomy in the age of AI, while works like Actio finium regundorum (2018) and Public administration and market regulation explore liberal frameworks for governance. His writings frequently analyze the interplay between political ideology, economic systems, and institutional design.

• Brunie Award for Outstanding Papers, The Mont Pelerin Society (2008)

Professor Petroni has advised or collaborated with numerous institutions, including the European Constitutional Group, Aspen Institute Italia (where he is Secretary General), the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, and the Fondazione Luigi Einaudi. He has contributed to major policy discussions on public administration reform, RAI governance, and European constitutionalism. His career combines academic scholarship with high-level public service, notably in roles at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the RAI Board of Directors.

He is affiliated with several research centers and editorial boards, including the Journal of Libertarian Studies, Mind and Society, and the Rivista italiana di comunicazione pubblica. His leadership roles in cultural foundations and academic councils underscore his influence in both scholarly and policy circles.