Michele Marzulli

Michele Marzulli is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. He serves as Departmental Delegate for Accessibility, Disability, Inclusion, and Gender Equality. His research focuses on public policy, social innovation, welfare systems governance, and healthcare transformations, with projects addressing aging societies, circular economy, and green transition policies. He teaches courses on sociology, public policy analysis, and social theories, contributing to master's programs in governance and public organizations. Marzulli leads collaborative research initiatives such as the Age-It project for inclusive aging solutions and ECCE-HUMAN for circular economy law models. His work emphasizes community resilience, proximity healthcare, and responsible welfare frameworks.

Education: Holds a PhD in Sociology and Social Research Methodology. Previous academic roles include research fellowships and adjunct professorships in Italy and abroad.

Research Highlights: Explores governance models for welfare systems, public-private partnerships, and health equity. Notable projects include studies on Venetian age-friendly urban design, healthcare reform in Tuscany, and policy engagement for green transitions. His publications address vulnerability, community resilience, and the role of science in health crises.

Teaching: Offers courses on sociology, public policy analysis, and social innovation theories. Supervises theses on welfare, healthcare, and sociological methodologies.

Grants & Projects: Coordinates or participates in funded initiatives such as EU’s EngageGreen, Italy’s PNRR Age-It, and MUR’s ECCE-HUMAN. Focuses on circular economy legal frameworks, healthcare territorial services, and social innovation.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Research Institute for Social Innovation and the DIN Doctoral School in Life Course Research (University of Florence). Collaborates with institutions like ISTAT for national surveys on early childhood services.