Massimo Vittorio

Massimo Vittorio is a Researcher in Moral Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, University of Catania, where he teaches courses in Philosophical Anthropology, Ethics of Communication, and Contemporary Ethics. He also holds the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Chair position at the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, USA), where he teaches Urban Ethics and is affiliated with the Center for Italian Studies and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. He serves as Vice-President of the Master's Degree Course in Philosophical Sciences (LM78), a member of the PhD program in Interpretation Sciences, and a tutor for graduate orientation.

• PhD in Philosophy and History of Ideas, University of Catania
• Graduate in Philosophy, University of Catania (110/110 cum laude)

His research focuses on contemporary ethical challenges, particularly in the domains of urban life, technology, communication, food, and the environment. Drawing from phenomenology and the works of thinkers like Ortega y Gasset, Dewey, and Kierkegaard, he investigates meta-ethical questions about the nature of morality and values, and applies philosophical inquiry to real-world issues such as advertising ethics, digital identity, and sustainable urban planning. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical, socially relevant concerns.

Massimo Vittorio is the founder and editor-in-chief of the academic journal and magazine Etica-mente, which promotes philosophical discourse among scholars and students. He also leads innovative student initiatives like Etichettando, a philosophical discussion circle, and PHILOSOPHOUSE on Clubhouse. His academic leadership extends to international roles as a Senior Examiner and Curriculum Developer for the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Philosophy.

• Fulbright Distinguished Chair, University of Notre Dame
• Chief Examiner and Curriculum Developer, International Baccalaureate (IB/UNESCO)
• Principal Investigator, EUMOS Project on Sustainable Mobility
• Member, International Project on Food Ethics (Anahuac University & Le Cordon Bleu)

He actively supervises undergraduate and graduate thesis students, providing structured support through his 'Thesis Flow' Kanban Planner system. He has taught at various institutions, including the Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria and the University of London, and has been a Visiting Scholar at UCLA, the University of Minnesota, and the Dewey Library. His commitment to education is evident in his numerous digital resources, including a podcast ('The Academic Quarter of an Hour'), a blog, and comprehensive guides for thesis writing.