Stefania Tusini

Stefania Tusini is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. She holds key institutional roles including Chair of the COMIP - International Communication and Advertising Program, Rector's Delegate for Inclusion Policies, and Chair of the CUG (Course for Research on Inclusion). She also coordinates the Differences and Inclusion Commission and serves on the Doctoral Research Committee.

Her research interests span general sociology and social research methodology, with a focus on epistemological foundations, qualitative and quantitative techniques, inclusion, migration, discrimination, security, radicalization, and public opinion. She is a member of the Italian Sociological Association (AIS) and its Methodology section.

Her recent scholarly work demonstrates a strong trend in methodological innovation and sociopolitical critique, particularly in the areas of social distance measurement, autoethnography, biopower, and interdisciplinary migration studies. Her publications frequently appear in open-access journals and edited volumes from prominent Italian academic publishers such as Franco Angeli and Meltemi.

She teaches courses including Sociology of Migration, Methodology and Techniques for Social Research, and Public Opinion Analysis Techniques across various international and communication-focused degree programs. Her academic leadership includes curriculum development and promoting inclusion policies within the university.

Scientific Contributions and Leadership:

• Chair, COMIP - International Communication and Advertising Program
• Rector's Delegate for Inclusion Policies
• Chair, CUG (Course for Research on Inclusion)
• Coordinator, Differences and Inclusion Commission
• Member, Doctoral Research Committee
• Member, Italian Sociological Association (AIS), Methodology Section

She advises on research design and methodology, particularly in mixed-methods and qualitative projects. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, her editorial roles and frequent contributions to methodological volumes suggest active engagement in research development and academic collaboration.