Lorenzo Ferroni

Lorenzo Ferroni is an Associate Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the Department of Literature and Philosophy, University of Florence. His academic career spans multiple international institutions including Université Laval (Canada), KU Leuven (Belgium), and CNRS (France), where he conducted research on Neoplatonic philosophy and classical philology.

His educational background includes:

• Graduation from Liceo Classico 'Michelangiolo' in Florence (1995)
• Diploma in Humanities from Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa (2000)
• PhD in Greek and Latin Philology from the University of Florence (2006)

Professor Ferroni's research focuses on Classical Philology with special emphasis on textual criticism and the history of ancient text traditions. His primary areas of interest include Plato studies (particularly manuscript traditions and text constitution), Neoplatonic thought (especially Plotinus), Attic oratory (focusing on Andocides), and Aristophanes' comedy. His work bridges philological precision with philosophical interpretation, examining how ancient texts were transmitted and interpreted through centuries.

His scholarly contributions include numerous publications on Plotinus' Enneads, critical editions of Plato's dialogues (particularly the Ion), and studies on Maximus Planudes' compendia of Platonic works. Professor Ferroni has received significant research funding, most notably a Marie Curie IEF Fellowship for the 'Plotinus against Gnostics: a New Survey' (PaGaNS Project).

Among his notable awards and recognitions:

• Marie Curie IEF Fellowship (2015-2017)
• National Scientific Qualification (Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale) in Greek Language and Literature (2021-2030)
• National Scientific Qualification in Classical and Late Antique Philology (2018-2027)
• Qualification as Maître de conférences in Ancient Languages and Literatures in France (2015)

Professor Ferroni is actively involved in organizing international scholarly events, having co-organized numerous conferences and workshops on Plotinus, Plato, and textual criticism methods. His teaching at the University of Florence includes Greek Language and Literature courses focusing on classical texts and their historical contexts. His research continues to advance our understanding of Neoplatonic philosophy and the textual transmission of ancient Greek literature.