Paolo Malanima

Paolo Malanima is Professor of European Economic History at Guangxi Normal University (China) since 2022. Previously, he served as Full Professor of Economic History, Political Economy, and Development Economics at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro (1994–2002 and 2013–2021), and as Director of the Institute for Studies on Mediterranean Societies (ISSM) at CNR (2002–2013). He led the European School for Training in Economic and Social Historical Research (2000–2015). His research focuses on Italy's long-term economic development and energy history.

• Key positions: Full Professor (Magna Graecia U), ISSM Director, European School President
• Research Themes: Energy consumption histories, pre-unification Italian economy, climate-impact studies
• Publications: Over 20 books and 100+ articles, including major works on Renaissance Italy's economy and energy-productivity linkages

Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches linking energy availability to structural economic changes. No scientific awards explicitly listed, but leadership roles indicate peer recognition.