Silvana RAFFAELE

Professor Silvana Raffaele is a Full Professor of Modern History at the University of Catania's Faculty of Educational Sciences, specializing in Sicilian and Mediterranean history, particularly focusing on the Bourbon period. She holds a degree in Literature from the University of Catania (1970) and has been teaching since 1971, covering courses such as Modern History, Sicilian History, and Religious History across multiple departments.

Her research emphasizes welfare policy, historical demography, family structures, and the history of academic institutions. Notable projects include analyzing forced monasticism strategies in Sicily and Bourbon-era education systems. She has organized numerous conferences, including on cultural memory and Mediterranean studies, and contributed to initiatives like the 'Catania and Its Palaces' historical tourism project.

Raffaele has held leadership roles in academic committees, including chairing PhD admissions and serving on national review boards. Her work spans collaborations with institutions like the University of Enna and international engagements, such as lecturing in Hungary. She remains active in promoting cultural heritage and interdisciplinary research.