معرفی
Dr. Elisa Pieri is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on security, urban sociology, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. She leads the 'Securing Cities Against Global Pandemics' project funded by the Simon Fellowship, exploring pandemic risk framing, urban preparedness, and technology roles in city security. Pieri teaches courses such as Urban Sociology, Pandemic Security, and Global Social Challenges, and has supervised numerous postgraduate and undergraduate dissertations.
- Education: Laurea (University of Bologna), MSc (University of Edinburgh), PhD (University of Manchester)
- Expertise: Pandemic preparedness, biopolitics, science communication, and media analysis
Her work bridges sociology and policy, addressing how cities securitize against pandemics and the societal impacts of biometric technologies. Awards include the Higher Education Academy Fellowship and Simon Research Fellowship. Pieri contributes to global health policy debates, media commentary on pandemic ethics, and interdisciplinary research networks.
