Giusi Meli

Giusi Meli is a Research Fellow at the University of Catania's Department of Humanities and a PhD student in Sciences for Cultural Heritage and Production (XXXVI cycle). She previously led the Communications Office of the Institute for Archaeological and Monumental Heritage (now ISPC CNR) from 2014 to 2019, focusing on institutional communication and public engagement.

• University of Bologna - MA in Public and Social Communication Sciences
• University of Catania - PhD in Sciences for Cultural Heritage and Production

Her research interests include digital communication, gamification, and ICT technologies for cultural heritage valorization. She specializes in emotional storytelling, augmented reality, and urban planning of ancient cities, with projects like SAMOTHRACE and AUGUSTUS.

Recent publications highlight her work on book heritage dissemination, smart devices for conservation, and community-driven cultural projects. She has developed strategic communication campaigns and technical reports on digital tools, serious games, and public engagement frameworks.

She teaches cultural heritage and web marketing, mentors institutional communication at the University of Catania's Advanced School, and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects integrating technology with heritage preservation. Her skills span web design, social media strategy, and scientific outreach.