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Michele Romano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human and Social Sciences at the University of Salento, where he teaches Contemporary History in the Communication Sciences degree program and the 'Historical-Informatics Laboratory' course for Literature master's degrees. Based at the Former Olivetan Monastery campus in Lecce, Italy, he maintains a regular academic presence with office hours on Thursdays from 10:00-13:00 in Studio No. 14 Olivetani.
Dr. Romano specializes in the historical transformation of Southern Italy between the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular focus on southern bourgeoisie and nobility, family histories, state-region relations, and industrial geography. His research uniquely combines traditional historical methods with information technology, utilizing relational databases and geotemporal information systems to process historical data. He has made significant contributions to understanding the political-administrative evolution of Southern Italy, particularly regarding local autonomy and regional governance.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory focusing on Southern Italian history, examining noble families, industrial development, and administrative structures. Romano's work shows a progression from traditional historical analysis toward more digital and spatial approaches, reflecting his interest in the application of information technology to historical research. His scholarship spans multiple disciplines including history, political science, and digital humanities.
Dr. Romano has participated in significant research projects including PRIN-funded studies on social and economic indicators in Southern Italy's history. He has contributed to the Biographical Dictionary of Italian Entrepreneurs and is actively involved with several academic organizations including SISSCO (Italian Society for the Study of Contemporary History), the 'Association for the Social History of Southern Italy and the Mediterranean Area,' and the AISU (Italian Association of Urban History).
Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Interuniversity Research Centre for Territorial Analysis (CRIAT), demonstrating his continued engagement with collaborative research initiatives focused on regional development and analysis in Southern Italy. He teaches courses that connect historical methodology with contemporary communication practices, emphasizing the public dimension of historical knowledge and its relevance to modern society.
