Gianluca LIGI

Gianluca LIGI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Cultural Anthropology. His research focuses on Scandinavian ethnography, risk perception, and landscape anthropology. He has authored numerous books and articles on topics such as Sami culture, disaster anthropology, and cultural vulnerability.

His academic career includes significant contributions to understanding the cultural dimensions of risk, particularly in Arctic regions. Key projects include studies on Sami shamanism, Lapponian domestic architecture, and the symbolic systems of indigenous communities. His work bridges anthropology with environmental studies, emphasizing socio-cultural aspects of natural phenomena.

Recent publications include Spazio Scienze umane 2 (2024) and Il tramonto più lungo di un giorno (2022), exploring cultural narratives and Scandinavian anthropology. He has also curated volumes on interdisciplinary research and edited collections on Sami cultural practices.

Research grants include a MIUR-funded project on territorial identity in Anatolia and the Transcaucasus. His work is published in journals like La Ricerca Folklorica and RISKELABORATION, and he participates in editorial boards for anthropological series such as 'Lo Scudo di Achille.'