Matteo Valleriani

Matteo Valleriani is a Principal Investigator (W2) at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, where he leads research on knowledge transformation and digital humanities. He holds adjunct roles as Honorary Professor at Technische Universität Berlin and Professor by Special Appointment at the University of Tel Aviv. His work bridges historical epistemology with cutting-edge AI and machine learning, focusing on mechanisms of knowledge diffusion across cultural and political contexts. Key projects include The Sphere (European scientific identity evolution) and Pratolino (early modern pneumatics revival).

Research interests emphasize the application of complex systems theory and AI to historical sources, particularly in analyzing cosmological treatises and early modern scientific networks. Valleriani collaborates globally through institutions like BIFOLD and the International Max Planck Research School, promoting open-access digital resources such as the De Sphaera CorpusTracer database.

His recent publications explore AI-driven analysis of historical texts, digital archiving innovations, and the socio-cultural dynamics of scientific knowledge transmission. He actively engages in public discourse through podcasts and media, advocating for data-driven humanities research while addressing challenges like algorithmic transparency in historical analysis.