Flavio Angeloni

Dr. Flavio Angeloni is a Research Associate at the Institute for Mathematics and Physics Education within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover. His academic profile spans multiple institutions, with previous research appointments at the University of Klagenfurt in Austria where he worked at both the Institute for Mathematics Education and the Faculty Center for Sign Language and Communication for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Dr. Angeloni's research focuses on the didactics of elementary algebra in sign languages, with particular attention to how variables and mathematical concepts are represented through gestures and signs in Austrian Sign Language. His work bridges mathematics education, sign language linguistics, and gesture studies, aiming to create more accessible mathematical communication for deaf students. His educational background includes a Laurea in Matematica from Università La Sapienza di Roma, a Master's in Technical Mathematics, and teacher education programs in mathematics and Italian, all contributing to his unique interdisciplinary perspective.

His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a consistent research trajectory examining variable representation in sign language, mathematical cognition in deaf education contexts, and bimodal-bilingual learning environments. The research shows increasing sophistication in analyzing how mathematical concepts are linguistically and gesturally encoded in sign languages, with particular attention to algebraic thinking and representation.

As an active member of the European mathematics education research community, Dr. Angeloni contributes to major conferences like CERME and publishes in specialized journals such as Das Zeichen. His work on inclusive digital education during the pandemic further demonstrates his commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in making mathematics accessible to all learners, particularly those from deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.