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Daniele Malfitana is a Full Professor of Archaeological Research Methodologies at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. He also serves as Director of the School of Specialization in Archaeological Heritage and President of the Advanced School of the University of Catania. He has held leadership roles at the CNR Institute of Cultural Heritage Sciences (formerly IBAM), including Research Director and former Director from 2011 to 2019. His international academic engagements include Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford and Distinguished Lecturer at Stanford University’s Archaeology Center.
His research focuses on material culture in the Hellenistic and Roman Mediterranean, with specializations in archaeology of production, consumption, and cognitive archaeology. He emphasizes interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating technology and digital tools into heritage studies. His work spans major excavations in Sicily—such as the Aci Valley, Portopalo-Vendicari fish-processing sites, and the Roman Villa of Realmonte—and innovative projects like Smart Cultural Heritage and the PNRR-funded CHANGES initiative.
The 15 most recent publications and research projects reflect a strong trend in cultural heritage innovation, digital archaeology, material culture networks, and sustainable preservation. These works span subfields including Roman trade, ceramic analysis, smart cities, GIS applications, public engagement, and interdisciplinary teaching. The keywords consistently highlight archaeology, technology, sustainability, and Mediterranean connectivity.
- International Guido Dorso Award (2013) – Research Section
- International Sabatino Moscati Award (2023) – for strategic heritage management, dissemination, and integration of science and art
- Co-director of HEROM. Journal of Hellenistic and Roman Material Culture (Class A journal)
- Member of the German Archaeological Institute – Rome (since 2016)
- President of the Technical Scientific Committee for Archaeology at MiC (since 2019)
- Member of the Regional Council for Cultural Heritage of Sicily (since 2024)
Malfitana mentors students in thesis topics related to coastal settlements, urban archaeology (OpenCiTy, Technic), and artifact analysis. He leads national and international research teams, including the PRIN SHERDs project and the Archeofish Lab with the University of Cadiz. He has coordinated major scientific initiatives funded by MIUR, PON, and PNRR, and has served on doctoral committees for universities in Catania, Palermo, Messina, and Bari.
He directs multiple archaeological field projects in collaboration with Italian cultural authorities and international institutions. His lab and team activities emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, smart heritage technologies, and knowledge transfer between academia, policy, and the public.
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