Eleonora Venneri

Eleonora Venneri is an Associate Professor of General Sociology at the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology (DiGES) of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. She specializes in social planning, health sociology, research methodology, and urban resilience. Her teaching includes courses on Social Science Methodology and General Sociology for undergraduate and master's programs. Venneri's research focuses on reflexive methodologies in social inquiry, healthcare professions, and the intersection of environmental and public health policies. Her work emphasizes ethical considerations in research, particularly in pandemic response and community-based interventions. She has contributed to scholarly discourse on urban resilience, qualitative data analysis, and the sociological foundations of care relationships in healthcare systems. Her recent articles examine ecological approaches to health determinants, pandemic resiliency frameworks, and the role of reflexivity in adult education.

Research Interests: Venneri’s research spans social planning, health sociology, and methodological innovation. She explores how interdisciplinary approaches can address complex societal challenges such as urban resilience, healthcare system adaptation during crises, and ethical research practices. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, advocating for participatory approaches in policy design and service planning.

Grants & Labs: While specific grants or lab affiliations are not explicitly detailed, her involvement with the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology suggests collaboration with institutional research centers like the Laboratory of History of Law and Economics. Her teaching and research activities are anchored in fostering critical reflection and evidence-based strategies for social change.