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Flavia Marcacci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pure and Applied Sciences (DiSPeA) at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, where she specializes in the History of Science and Technology. She teaches courses including History and Philosophy of Physics, History of Scientific Thought, History of Ancient Philosophy and Science, and History of Science and Technology.
Her academic background includes two PhDs: one from the Lateran University (Vatican State) and another from the University of Urbino. She has taught History of Scientific Thought at Lateran University, served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Lille (France), and worked as an Assistant Professor at the Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway (USA/Italy). She has earned the Italian National Scientific Qualification for both Full Professor and Associate Professor of Logic, Philosophy, and History of Science.
- PhD, Lateran University (Vatican State)
- PhD, University of Urbino
Professor Marcacci's research spans from Greek and Hellenistic science to the history of physics and astronomy before Isaac Newton. Her work focuses on clarifying the birth of classic logic standards using modern formal logic developments, and studying intermediate geo-heliocentric systems and their epistemic consequences. She is particularly renowned for her extensive research on Giovanni Battista Riccioli (1598-1671), whose astronomical system represents a crucial intermediate stage between Galileo and Newton.
Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the historical development of scientific thought, with particular emphasis on the methodology and logical structure of historical scientific works. Recent publications examine Newton's Principia, Kepler's laws within geo-heliocentric frameworks, the theological context of scientific development (1600-2000), and the integration of ancient philosophical traditions into early modern scientific thought.
She has been honored with the prestigious Del Monte Medal for the History of Science by the International Center Urbino e la Prospettiva in October 2023, recognizing her significant contributions to the field.
- Del Monte Medal for the History of Science (2023)
Beyond traditional academic work, Marcacci actively contributes to public understanding of science through regular articles in Avvenire and other publications. She has created educational initiatives including the 'In hoc libro' mini-lab (since 2020-21) and the 'In hac pelicula lab' for analyzing science fiction media. She has organized several exhibitions of ancient scientific books and instruments, including at the Pontifical Lateran University (2009), the Congress of the Italian Society of Historians of Physics and Astronomy in Perugia (2022), and the traveling exhibition of the Sacro Convento of Assisi library holdings (2024-26).
