Francesca TAROCCO

Francesca TAROCCO is a Full Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds key roles as Director's Delegate for Faculty Integration and Director of the Centre's Scientific Committee of the THE NEW INSTITUTE: Centre for Environmental Humanities (NICHE). Her research focuses on modern Chinese Buddhism, urban studies, environmental humanities, and cultural practices. She is affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage and the Research Institute for International Studies.

Her work bridges Buddhism, art, and modernity, exploring themes like ethical practices, urban environments, and material culture. Notable research areas include Buddhist ethics, Chinese cultural history, and the intersection of religion with contemporary art and urbanization.

In environmental humanities, she leads initiatives at NICHE, addressing ecological and cultural sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach spans philosophy, art history, and sociology.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising and Grants: No specific details provided. She contributes to institutional leadership and research coordination.

Labs/Teams: Director of NICHE and active in university research institutes.