Massimiliano BORRONI

Massimiliano Borroni is a Researcher at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His roles include PON Project coordination (Environment and Arabic-speaking Italian Communities), and participation in initiatives like the MAP Science and Water Networks Project. He holds a PhD in Languages and Civilizations of Asia and North Africa (2015) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Haifa. His research focuses on environmental history, Islamic scientific traditions, and water management in premodern contexts.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Environments and Societies of Islamic Countries' across multiple master's programs and 'Thematic Seminar' in the Languages, Cultures and Societies of Asia and Mediterranean Africa degree. His work bridges environmental humanities with historical analysis, emphasizing Abbasid-era scientific thought and cultural heritage preservation.

Research affiliations include the Al-Biruni study group (since 2015) and the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage. Current projects explore sustainable development tools for Arabic-speaking communities and the societal impact of ancient water systems like qanats.