Marco Trentini

Marco Trentini is an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna, affiliated with the Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin'. His research focuses on Sociology of Economic and Labour Processes, exploring themes like retirement policies, labour market dynamics, educational systems, and social inequality. He has published extensively on topics ranging from post-recession unemployment patterns in Europe to the impact of IoT technologies in energy efficiency.

His academic work integrates quantitative and qualitative analyses, addressing both macro-level policy issues (e.g., pension systems, collective bargaining) and micro-level phenomena (e.g., teacher training practices during the pandemic). He maintains active collaborations on regional socio-economic projects in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, emphasizing institutional innovation and policy evaluation.

Dr. Trentini’s publications span academic disciplines including sociology, economics, and public administration, with notable contributions to debates on aging populations, educational equity, and smart city technologies. Office hours are held in Bologna/Rimini and online via Teams by appointment.