Rocco Sciarrone

Rocco Sciarrone is a full professor of Economic Sociology at the University of Turin's Department of Cultures, Politics, and Society. He specializes in the Sociology of the Mafia and teaches Regulatory Processes and Criminal Networks. He directs the Laboratory for Analysis and Research on Organized Crime (Larco) and holds leadership roles in academic journals like Meridiana and Cambio. As Rector's Delegate for the University's Penitentiary Center, he oversees prison-related academic initiatives. He also chairs the Italian Scientific Society for Mafia and Anti-Mafia Studies (SISMA).

His research focuses on mafia-legitimate economy intersections, collusion mechanisms, and mafia network expansion. Notable works include analyses of Northern Italian mafias, political corruption networks, and the regulatory challenges in gambling sectors. His interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, political science, and criminology to address organized crime's societal impacts.

Recent publications (2019-2023) emphasize contemporary mafia territorial dynamics and global regulatory frameworks. No specific awards are cited in the text, though his leadership roles reflect peer recognition. He actively collaborates with Larco and SISMA to advance anti-mafia research and policy interventions.