Stefano LO CIGNO

Stefano LO CIGNO is an Adjunct Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Department of Asian and African Studies/DSAAM and RIC), and the University of Bologna (LILEC). He also holds concurrent positions at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and Ritsumeikan University (Japan). His teaching focuses on Japanese language, Asian civilizations, and international relations, spanning undergraduate and graduate programs.

Education: PhD (Kyoto University, 2021), Master's (Kyoto University, 2018), Bachelor's in Asian/Mediterranean African Studies (Bologna University, 2015).

Research interests include Japanese linguistics, cultural studies, and comparative international relations in an Asian context. He has designed courses integrating language proficiency with socio-cultural analysis, emphasizing practical application in academic and professional settings.

Current roles include coordinating Japanese language modules for the 'Languages and Civilizations of Asia and Mediterranean Africa' programs and contributing to the 'Comparative International Relations' curriculum. No specific grants or awards are listed in available records.

Teaching spans multiple universities: Ca' Foscari Venice, University of Bologna (since 2021), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (2018–2021), and Ritsumeikan University (2020–2021).