Rocco Gaudenzi-Dep

Rocco Gaudenzi-Dep is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the University of Verona's Department of Human Sciences. He holds a PhD from Delft Technical University (NL) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. His work bridges quantum physics, philosophy of science, and cognitive studies. Key roles include membership in the Collegio Didattico di Scienze della Comunicazione and participation in research committees like EThOS (Ethics and Technologies of the Self).

• Education:
  • Bachelor in Physics (University of Roma Tre)
  • Master at ETH Zurich (Quantum Hall Effect)
  • PhD in Quantum Magnetism (Delft Technical University)
  • Rubicon Fellowship (Max Planck Institute, Berlin)

Research: Explores physical foundations of biological vs. machine intelligence, quantum theory philosophy, and cross-cultural knowledge transfer in physics. Collaborates with the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology in Jena on cognitive psychology history.

Awards: Rubicon Postdoctoral Fellowship, Marie Curie Seal of Excellence.

Teaching: Leads modules on Semiotics and Philosophy of Science, including logic and science philosophy courses since 2023.

Labs/Centers: Affiliated with CERC (Caring Education Research Center), EThOS, and the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology.