Bernardo Giorgio Mattarella

Bernardo Giorgio Mattarella is a Full Professor of Administrative Law at LUISS University's School of Law, the National School for Public Administration in Rome (since 2008), and the University of Siena Law School (since 2003). His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions with continuous active engagement in teaching and research.

His educational background includes a Law degree from the University of Palermo (1991, 110/110 with honors), a Master of Laws from UC Berkeley (1992), and a PhD in Public Law from the University of Florence (1997). Additional qualifications feature study periods at Georgetown University, Institut International d'Administration Publique (Paris), and Eberhard-Karls-Universität (Tübingen).

Mattarella's research centers on Administrative Law with deep specialization in Public Administration systems. His work critically examines regulatory frameworks, ethical governance, and cross-border administrative mechanisms including European and international dimensions. Key contributions address the tension between legal rigidity and administrative flexibility, as evidenced in seminal works like La trappola delle leggi (2011) which analyzes legislative complexity in modern governance. His scholarship bridges theoretical jurisprudence with practical public sector challenges, emphasizing transparency and institutional accountability.

He received the Giuseppe Mantellini Prize for State Science from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in 2008, recognizing his exceptional contributions to administrative science. Additional honors include Fulbright, Erasmus, and Chiles Foundation scholarships supporting his international research.

Mattarella actively shapes academic discourse as Co-director of LUISS's Master's in Management and Public Administration Policies, Deputy Editor of the Quarterly Journal of Public Law, and member of scientific committees for journals including Italian Journal of Community Public Law and Journal of the Court of Auditors. His public service includes heading legislative offices for two Ministers (2013-2016) and advising constitutional judges. Professional affiliations encompass the Italian Association of Professors of Administrative Law (AIPDA), Institute for Research on Public Administration (IRPA), and Council of Europe's Group of Specialists on Public Ethics.