Carlo Martini

Carlo Martini is an Associate Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of San Raffaele (Milan), affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy. He leads a research team studying disinformation in media using tools from social epistemology and experimental social sciences. His work bridges philosophy of science, social epistemology, and policy analysis.

Education

• PhD in Philosophy, Tilburg University (2008–2011)
• Master’s in Philosophy and Public Policy, University of Padua (2005–2007)
• Visiting Studies: UCLA (2006–2007), University of St Andrews (2004–2005)
• Bachelor’s in Philosophy, University of Padua (2002–2005)

Research Interests

Martini focuses on social epistemology, science-policy interactions, and the epistemology of expertise. He explores how scientific evidence shapes public policy and how expertise is communicated in complex societal contexts. His recent work addresses disinformation dynamics and expert credibility in digital spaces.

Grants & Awards

• ERC H2020 Grant (€2.9M) for PERITIA Project (2020–present)
• PRIN Grant (€634K) for “From Models to Decisions” (2018)
• Finnish Cultural Foundation Grants (€100K) for policy-making research (2015–2019)

Advising & Mentorship

Supervised ~25+ theses and currently mentors PhD candidates Luca Ausili and Monica Consolandi. Oversees postdocs Mara Floris and Piero Ronzani. Leads training programs on misinformation detection for students and researchers.

Labs & Initiatives

Directs the research team at UniSR analyzing media disinformation. Collaborates with the Helsinki Centre for Philosophy of Social Sciences and coordinates the PERITIA project’s behavioral tools for trust-building in policy contexts.