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Mario Diani is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento. His expertise spans Social Network Analysis, Political Sociology, and Urban Dynamics, with a focus on collective action, civil society, and organizational fields. He teaches courses such as Networks and Organizations and Research Methods in Political Science, emphasizing theoretical frameworks and practical tools for analyzing intra/interorganizational dynamics and social networks.
His research explores relational dimensions of social movements, policy networks, and cultural production, often linking micro-level interactions to macro-level societal structures. Recent work includes studies on trust in collective action fields, music genre hybridization, and the role of civic networks in urban mobilizations. He actively contributes to academic debates on modes of coordination in contentious and policy-making contexts.
As an educator, Diani bridges theoretical rigor with applied methodologies, guiding students in applying network analysis to contemporary issues like smart cities and environmental activism. His interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, political science, and cultural studies, reflecting a commitment to understanding complex relational systems in modern societies.
