Stefano Beggiora

Stefano Beggiora is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, serving as Director's Delegate for International Relations. He is affiliated with the Department of Asian and North African Studies. His research focuses on the anthropology and religious studies of South Asia, particularly tribal societies, shamanism, and environmental humanities. He actively contributes to academic journals as an editorial board member, including roles at Shaman Journal, Journal of Asian Civilization, and Venice Journal of Environmental Humanities.

His research interests include indigenous cosmologies, the intersection of religion and ecology, and contemporary tribal politics in India. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Odisha and Arunachal Pradesh, exploring topics such as shamanic rituals, eco-cosmological systems, and human-environment interactions. Beggiora is fluent in English, French, and basic Hindi, enhancing his cross-cultural research capabilities.

Beggiora has published widely on shamanism, environmental ethics, and tribal cultures. He has curated special journal issues on eco-cosmologies and environmental humanities, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research. His work bridges anthropology, religious studies, and global environmental challenges, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge systems.

He has held editorial roles and participates in international conferences, promoting dialogue between academic disciplines. His contributions extend to policy discussions on safeguarding Indigenous rights and cultural heritage in South Asia.