Edoardo GERLINI

Edoardo GERLINI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Japanese literature and textual heritage studies. His research focuses on classical Japanese texts, cultural heritage frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches to textual revival. GERLINI teaches courses on classical and modern Japanese language, Heian-period poetry, and textual analysis. His work bridges historical methodologies with contemporary digital humanities, exploring how classical texts are reinterpreted and preserved in modern contexts. Recent publications include studies on Heian court poetry, comparative heritage discourses, and the role of Kyoto's palimpsest in cultural preservation. GERLINI actively contributes to editorial projects, including major anthologies of Japanese poetry and critical analyses of classical texts.

Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate programs in Asian studies, emphasizing classical Japanese texts and their socio-cultural contexts. His research often intersects with Italian medieval literature, offering cross-cultural insights. GERLINI's academic contributions include curating collections such as Antologia della Poesia Giapponese and exploring the entanglements of textual heritage in both tangible and intangible forms.