Antonio Cassatella

Antonio Cassatella is an Associate Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Trento’s Faculty of Law. He holds a PhD in Fundamental Freedoms in Constitutional, Administrative, European, and Comparative Law. His career includes roles as a researcher and professor in multiple Italian universities, including Padua, Trieste, and Bolzano. He has extensive teaching experience across disciplines like urban law, administrative process, and public policy, spanning over 20 years.

Education: Graduated with honors in Law from the University of Trento (2001). PhD in Fundamental Freedoms (2006). Abilitazione scientifica nazionale for first-class professor in administrative law (2020).

Research focuses on general administrative law, EU administrative law, urban planning law, and administrative procedure. He explores historical origins of administrative law and their impact on legal methodology. Key interests include administrative transparency, public-private law interactions, and intellectual property governance.

Publications and Conferences: Over 30 articles and presentations on topics like judicial remedies, administrative discretion, urban governance, and ADR mechanisms. Active in international forums, including Valencia and Florence conferences, discussing EU law and urban policy.

Professional Engagements: Member of editorial boards for Diritto Processuale Amministrativo and Diritto & Formazione. Served on public hiring committees for Trentino Province. Evaluated legal scholarship for ANVUR and peer-reviewed journals.

Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects like the University of Trento’s Living Integration Law initiative, addressing migration governance and administrative justice.