Massimo Monteduro

Massimo Monteduro is a Full Professor of Administrative Law (SSD IUS/10) at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Salento, where he has been a faculty member since 2005, progressing from researcher to associate professor (2014) and full professor (2024). He holds a PhD in Economic and Market Law from the University of Lecce and a Law degree cum laude from LUISS Rome. His academic service spans teaching, research, and international collaboration across administrative, environmental, and sustainability law.

Educational Background:

• Classical High School Diploma, 'F. Capece' High School, Maglie (LE), 60/60
• LL.B., LUISS 'Guido Carli', Rome, 110/110 cum laude
• PhD in 'Economic and Market Law', ISUFI Advanced School – University of Lecce, 2004

Monteduro’s research interests center on Administrative Law, Environmental and Sustainability Law, Agroecology, Public Contracts, and One Health. His work bridges legal theory with ecological and societal challenges, emphasizing intergenerational justice, biodiversity, and sustainable governance. He explores the transformation of public administration in ecological transitions and the legal recognition of future generations in constitutional reforms.

The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent scholarly trajectory in administrative and environmental law, with increasing focus on ecological transitions, intergenerational rights, food systems, and pandemic governance. Key themes include the shift from environmental to ecological law, the legal implications of the One Health approach, and the methodological challenges in interdisciplinary legal research. His publications demonstrate deep engagement with constitutional reform, public procurement, and analogical reasoning in administrative contexts.

Scientific Recognition:

• ANVUR VQR 2011–2014: Ratings of 1 (Excellent) and 0.7 (High)
• ANVUR VQR 2015–2019: Three top ratings (A, A, B) for research excellence

Monteduro actively mentors students and contributes to academic advising, though specific names of advisees are not listed. He has received no explicit mention of research grants in the provided text, but his leadership in national and international research projects (NBFC, CIDCE, IASS) implies significant collaborative funding involvement. He has participated in numerous national and international conferences as speaker, organizer, and scientific committee member, reflecting strong academic outreach and leadership.

He is affiliated with key research networks: Italian Association for Sustainability Science (IASS), National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), International Center of Comparative Environmental Law (CIDCE) (as National Focal Point for Italy), and the Observatorio Internacional de la Regulación de las Entidades del Sector Público (OIRESP). He contributed to the CIDCE’s Draft Convention on Pandemics, presented at the UN, showcasing global policy impact.