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Dr. Anna Catalani is an academic in the School of Architecture and Design at the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom. She earned her PhD in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester and conducts research on diasporic identities, particularly among non-Western communities in the UK, material culture, and collecting practices.
Her research interests include:
- Diasporic and ethnic identity formation
- Representation of non-Western cultures in Western museums
- Material culture and heritage
- Difficult heritage and postcolonial narratives
- Cultural and creative tourism
Her recent publications explore the intersection of heritage, identity, and museum representation, with a focus on Yorùbá cultural expressions and the challenges of presenting complex histories such as slavery. Her work appears in journals like World Leisure Journal, Journal of Heritage Tourism, and Library Trends, as well as in key edited volumes on heritage and identity.
Dr. Catalani has participated in academic conferences such as ACHS 2016, contributing to discussions on diasporic imagination and heritage in the context of mass migration. Her research trends emphasize decolonizing museum practices, inclusive heritage narratives, and the spatial and cultural dynamics of identity.
She has not been noted to have received any scientific awards or to supervise students in the provided material. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement.
