Marcello Aspria

Dr. Marcello Aspria is an Assistant Professor at the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (Health Care Governance department) within Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on healthcare governance, health information systems, and sociotechnical systems. Key areas include boundary work in healthcare systems, infrastructural development, and the role of metaphors in policy contexts. He holds a doctoral degree from the same institution, with his thesis examining health information exchange through ethnographic lenses.

His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing challenges in layered care systems and regional healthcare coordination. Notable outputs include studies on frontline professionals’ experiences and the operationalization of sociotechnical imaginaries. He has contributed to both peer-reviewed journals (e.g., *Social Science and Medicine*, *Science and Technology Studies*) and policy-oriented reports.

Research interests emphasize the intersection of technology and governance in healthcare, with a focus on metaphors, infrastructural politics, and boundary object utilization. His recent work highlights the complexities of care system boundaries and the socio-technical dimensions of healthcare innovation.