Elisa Matutini

Elisa Matutini is a Researcher in General Sociology at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work focuses on poverty, inequality, and social work, with a specialization in eco-social work and environmental justice. She teaches courses such as "Theories of Social Work" and "Research and Evaluation for Social Work" across undergraduate and master's programs.

Research: Matutini's research explores the role of social work in ecological transitions, reflected in publications on environmental justice frameworks, eco-social practices in Italy, and pandemic-era educational strategies. She leads the JUST4WHOM project (MUR-PRIN 2022), addressing environmental justice and community resilience.

Teaching: Courses include "Innovative Dimensions of Social Work" and "Social Sciences and Social Service", emphasizing interdisciplinary and international perspectives.

Background: Holds a PhD in History and Sociology of Modernity (University of Pisa, 2011), with prior roles as a social worker for the Ministry of Justice (Tuscany) and researcher at the University of Pisa. Active in national/international conferences and training programs for social work professionals.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Research Institute for Social Innovation, fostering collaborative projects on social policy and sustainability.