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Luigi Maria Calio' is a Full Professor of Classical Archaeology at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, where he holds office at Palazzo Ingrassia. He is actively engaged in teaching and research, offering regular office hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. His academic supervision includes both current PhD candidates and recent Master’s thesis advisees, indicating an ongoing and active role within the department.
His research interests lie primarily in Classical Archaeology, with a focus on ancient Sicily and the broader Mediterranean world. Key areas include ancient urban planning, architectural developments during the Hieronian era in Sicily, the defensive structures of Catania, the cult of Roman emperors in Sicily, and the expansion of Hellenistic cities such as those founded by Alexander the Great. His work also explores Euboean colonization patterns and the infrastructure of ancient regions like the upper Acheron Valley.
While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, the note 'VIEW PUBLICATIONS' suggests a substantial scholarly output in classical archaeology, particularly in regional Sicilian studies and Greco-Roman urbanism. His supervision of numerous theses indicates consistent academic mentorship and scholarly engagement.
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Luigi Maria Calio' actively supervises graduate students, including PhD candidate Giulia Raimondi and multiple Master’s thesis students whose topics span Roman villas like the Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Nero’s Golden House, Campanian theatres, and the archaeological parks of eastern Sicily. There is no mention of external research grants or funded projects in the available information.
There is no specific mention of research labs, centers, or collaborative teams in the provided text. His academic activities appear to be centered within the Department of Humanities at the University of Catania, with a strong emphasis on individual supervision and traditional archaeological scholarship.
