Simone Sibilio

Simone Sibilio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he teaches Arabic Language and Literature. He also holds teaching responsibilities at IULM University in Milan-Rome, delivering courses in Arabic language and translation. His academic engagement spans editorial leadership, research coordination, and international collaboration, particularly in the fields of modern and contemporary Arabic literature, Palestinian poetry, and translation studies.

Education:

• PhD in Comparative Literature, University of Naples "L'Orientale", 2011
• Advanced Training Course in Literary Translation from Arabic, SETL, 2005–2006
• Advanced Training Course in History and Civilization of Islam, Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Filosofici, 2005–2006

Research Interests: Simone Sibilio's scholarship centers on contemporary Arabic literature, with a strong emphasis on Palestinian poetry, geopoetics, and the literary representation of memory and trauma. He explores themes such as exile, identity, resistance, and intercultural dialogue, particularly through the lens of postcolonial and translation studies. His work often bridges literary analysis with political and historical contexts, especially concerning the Nakba, the Arab Spring, and refugee narratives. He also investigates the role of media and digital platforms in shaping Arab cultural discourse.

Publication Trends: His recent publications reveal a deepening engagement with Palestinian poetic voices, especially in times of crisis. He frequently publishes critical introductions, translations, and essays on poets like Mahmoud Darwish, Ghassan Zaqtan, and Najwan Darwish. His scholarly output combines monographic work, editorial projects, and interdisciplinary conference contributions, often focusing on memory, landscape, and poetic resistance in the Arab world.

Scientific Engagement:

• Member of the Editorial Board, Quaderni di Studi Arabi
• Member of the Editorial Board, series The Great Books of Arabic Literature, Ca' Foscari Editions
• Member of the Editorial Board, series Translating Wor(l)ds, Ca' Foscari Editions
• Member of the Scientific Committee, Maydan journal
• Member of the Scientific Board, EURAMAL (European Association for Modern Arabic Literature)
• Peer reviewer for journals including Middle Eastern Literature Reviews, Oriente Moderno, and Neohelicon

Advising and Grants: While no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed, Sibilio has supervised research projects and participated in evaluation committees for academic positions and research grants. He has been awarded Erasmus ICM grants for academic collaboration in Palestine, reflecting his international engagement and commitment to scholarly exchange in the region.

Labs and Research Groups: He is an active member of the Centro Studi sul Medio Oriente Contemporaneo (CEM) at Ca' Foscari and part of the Laboratorio Didattica dell'Arabo in Ricerca (DAR), contributing to national and international research networks focused on Arabic studies and pedagogy.