Esteban Octavio Scuzarello

Esteban Octavio Scuzarello is a Researcher at the European University Institute (EUI), affiliated with the Department of Political and Social Sciences. His work focuses on refugee status determination, LGBTQI+ asylum seekers, and migration policy in Latin America. He holds Argentine and Italian nationality and is part of the 2023 cohort.

Research themes include displacement, gender and sexuality, citizenship, and identity. His recent publications examine migration governance in South America, migrant rights, and diplomatic history. His PhD thesis (supervised by Jeffrey T. Checkel) compares asylum processes for religious and LGBTI+ seekers in Brazil and Mexico.

Recent research trends address intersections between migration law, human rights, and gender-based protection. Articles span from 2021 to 2025, emphasizing South American migration crises and legal frameworks for vulnerable groups.

Full affiliations:

• Department of Political and Social Sciences, EUI (2023–present)
• Thesis supervisor: Jeffrey T. Checkel
• Research themes: Displacement, Gender and sexuality, Latin America, Migration and citizenship, Identity