Vittorio Gerosa

Vittorio Gerosa is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester, specializing in democratic theory with a focus on deliberative democracy and democratic innovations. His academic affiliations include the Department of Politics and the Manchester Centre for Political Theory (MANCEPT), where he contributes as a researcher.

Education:

• PhD in Politics, University of Manchester
• MA in Philosophy and Political Theory, University of Manchester
• MA in Philosophical Methods, University of Genoa
• BA in Philosophy, University of Genoa

Research interests center on the theoretical foundations of democracy, particularly deliberative systems and institutional innovations to enhance democratic participation. His work engages with pragmatist philosophy and explores the role of mini-publics in democratic processes, as evidenced by his 2022 PhD thesis titled 'Democratic Mini-Publics: On the Role of Mini-Publics for Democracy.'

Collaborations include the MANCEPT project, a hub for interdisciplinary research in political theory. While no specific awards or grants are detailed, his academic contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals focused on just societies.