Davide Papotti

Davide Papotti is a Full Professor of Geography (M/GGR-01) at the University of Parma's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, where he has been a faculty member since 2005 (Researcher) and 2010 (Associate Professor). He teaches Cultural Geography, Geopolitics, and Literary Geography, primarily within the Master's programs in Educational Services Planning and Modern Foreign Civilizations.

• PhD in 'Man and Environment' (2002, University of Padua)
• MA in Italian Literature (1996, University of Virginia)
• BA in Literature (1993, University of Parma)

His research focuses on cultural geography, landscape representation, and the intersection of cartography with literature and marketing. Recent publications explore cartographic symbolism in urban literature, landscape commodification at global expositions, and the role of literary narratives in understanding small towns.

• Key Research Areas: Cultural Geography, Geopolitics, Landscape Analysis, Literary Geography
• Recent Article Trends: 2024-2025 works emphasize spatial perception in literary texts, commercial cartography, and cultural representation of landscapes.

As a member of the Italian Geographical Society, Society of Geographical Studies, and other academic associations, he contributes to geographic education through teaching and curriculum development.