Antonio Mastropaolo

Antonio Mastropaolo is an Associate Professor of Public Law Institutions at the University of Aosta Valley, where he teaches in the Department of Economic and Political Sciences. His academic career spans from his Law Degree with maximum honors (110/110) from the University of Turin in 2001 through his PhD at the European School of Advanced Studies in Naples to his current position as Associate Professor since 2019.

His research interests focus on constitutional history, constitutional theory, form of government, and political representation, with particular emphasis on the Italian constitutional system, historical constitutional developments, and the relationship between state institutions and education. He has published extensively on topics including the role of the President of the Republic, constitutional writing traditions, the evolution of parliamentary systems, and regional autonomy, particularly regarding the Aosta Valley.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on constitutional interpretation, historical constitutional developments, and the intersection of constitutional principles with contemporary political challenges. His work demonstrates a strong engagement with both theoretical constitutional questions and practical applications of constitutional principles in modern governance.

• National Scientific Qualification in Constitutional Law - Second Band - 12 C1 (2017)

Professor Mastropaolo has been actively involved in teaching a wide range of courses including Institutions of Public Law, Public Administration Law, and specialized seminars on constitutional theory at the University of Valle d'Aosta since 2011. He has also contributed to PhD programs at the University of Turin on research methodology and legal information systems. His research leadership includes heading projects on historical constitutions, legal text classification technologies, and the evolution of the modern state form.