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Salvatore Cannizzaro is a Full Professor of Geography at the University of Catania, where he teaches Cultural Geography, Landscape and Environmental Geography, and Geography Teaching. He is a leading scholar in cultural and tourism geography, with a strong focus on Sicily and the Mediterranean region, particularly in the areas of territorial development, ecomuseums, and cultural heritage.
His research interests include cultural geography, tourism geography, environmental geography, territorial development, ecomuseums, local identity, landscape studies, and Mediterranean studies. These interests are reflected in his extensive publication record and leadership in academic projects.
The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on cultural heritage, tourism, and territorial dynamics in Sicily. Trends include the valorization of industrial and natural heritage (e.g., sulfur mining, Etna), the interplay between culture and sustainable development, and the role of identity and narrative in geographical studies. His work often bridges academic research with practical applications in regional planning and heritage management.
- Coordinator of the national research group Ecomuseum Network for the Promotion of Local Identities, Association of Italian Geographers
- Editor of the Atlante publishing series, Pontecorboli Editore
- Scientific coordinator of the "Euro-Mediterranean" commission, Italian Society of Tourism Sciences (SISTUR)
- Director of the "Mediterranean Observatory 2010" research project
He has supervised numerous graduate theses and mentored researchers such as Dr. Antonio Danese and Dr. Sandro Privitera. His leadership extends to administrative roles, including Deputy Director of the ProGeo Research Center and Vice President of the Regional Agency for the Right to Education at the University of Catania. He has also contributed to regional policy through participation in commissions on landscape quality and environmental recovery.
Cannizzaro leads and coordinates multiple research and cultural initiatives, including the Ecomuseum "Riviera dei Ciclopi," the Ecomuseum Valle del Loddiero, and the Area Marina Protetta "Isole dei Ciclopi." He is actively involved in the Centro di ricerca Geo-Cartografico di Studi e Documentazione (GeCo) at the University of Trento, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
