Luigi Tassoni

Prof. Dr. Luigi Tassoni is a retired Full Professor of Italian Literature and Semiotics at the University of Pécs, Hungary. He holds a Laurea summa cum laude from the University of Florence (1982) and a Ph.D. in Italian Studies from Rome (1991-1993). His career includes roles as Head of the Department of Italian Studies, Director of the School of Creative Writing (Assisi), and Fulbright Professor at the University of Notre Dame (1998). He specializes in Italian Literature, Comparative Literature, Semiotics, and the Philosophy of Language.

• Education: MA/ Laurea in Lettere (University of Florence, 1982), Ph.D. in Italian Studies (Rome, 1991-1993)
• Key Roles: Head of Romance Languages Institute (2008-2018), Scientific Director of Editorial Series Imago Mundi (2017–), Member of the Nobel Prize Proposal Committee (1996–)

Research interests span interdisciplinary studies in art, literature, and language. He has directed Erasmus programs with leading Italian universities and chairs cultural initiatives like the International Interdisciplinary Symposium in Pécs. Awards include Hungary’s Széchenyi Prize (1997) and Italy’s Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella (2003).

• Grants/Programs: ELLEU E-Learning Project (2005), Director of Mattia Preti Anniversary Celebrations (2011-2013)
• Labs/Teams: Crumb Institute of Romance Studies, Scientific Commission of Scienza Nuova (Turin)