Giuseppe Di Modica is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science - Science and Engineering, University of Bologna. His research focuses on cloud computing, edge/fog systems, IoT, and digital twins for industrial applications. He has contributed to frameworks like IoTwins and H2F, addressing challenges in distributed computing, microservice orchestration, and latency optimization in SDN architectures. His work spans containerized application management, geo-distributed big data processing, and security in serverless environments. Key research themes include: Cloud-edge continuum orchestration IoT service placement in fog environments SDN microservice architecture design Lightweight virtualization for Industry 4.0 Validation of performance models for microservices His publications emphasize practical implementations, such as the Torch orchestrator for multi-cloud deployments, and frameworks for fault-aware cloud provisioning. Ongoing work explores digital twin platforms for manufacturing and smart facility management, leveraging edge-cloud synergy and real-time data analytics. He holds a permanent academic position with no part-time designation noted. Contact: giuseppe.dimodica@unibo.it, +39 051 20 9 3866.
Giuseppe Pellegrino is an Associate Professor in General Botany (BIO/01) at the Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He leads the research section on Biosystematics, Conservation, Botany in Cultural Heritage, and Plant Ecology within the Plant Biology Research Group. His academic career includes serving as a tenured researcher before being promoted to Associate Professor in 2018. He is actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses in Botany and Forensic Biology and holds institutional roles such as Rector’s Delegate for Sports and President of the University Sports Committee. PhD in Molecular Systematics, University of Naples Federico II (2001) MSc in Biological Sciences, University of Calabria (1992) Giuseppe Pellegrino's research focuses on the evolutionary and ecological aspects of plant diversity, particularly in Mediterranean orchids. His work integrates molecular genetics, reproductive biology, and conservation science to study hybridization, speciation, pollination mechanisms, and genetic diversity in wild plant populations. He investigates how pre- and postzygotic barriers, pollinator specificity, and environmental factors influence plant adaptation and diversification. His research also extends to the conservation of rare and endangered species, using phylogeographic and population genetic approaches. Additionally, he applies botanical knowledge to cultural heritage by studying biodeteriogenic flora on historical buildings. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in orchid biology, pollination ecology, and climate change impacts on plant reproduction. He frequently studies Serapias, Dactylorhiza, and Anacamptis orchids, examining pollinator diversity, floral display effects, and thermal impacts on pollinaria reconfiguration. His work also includes taxonomic contributions and studies on plant biodiversity in southern Italy and trans-Adriatic regions. Giuseppe Pellegrino has been involved in multiple national research projects, including PRIN grants as both associate and principal investigator. He has supervised student research and contributed to academic service through editorial roles in journals such as PLOS ONE and Plant Systematics and Evolution, and as a referee for international funding bodies. He has also organized scientific conferences, including the 4th International Orchid Workshop. He is a member of the Italian Botanical Society and the Botanical Society of Japan and collaborates with institutions in Switzerland, the UK, Israel, Australia, and the Czech Republic. His research is conducted within the BioVeLab at the University of Calabria, where he leads a research section focused on plant systematics, conservation, and cultural heritage botany.
Domenico Gargano is an Associate Professor in Systematic Botany at the Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences of the University of Calabria, where he has been a permanent faculty member since 2007. He holds a PhD in Plant Biology from the same institution and has achieved national scientific qualification for both Associate and Full Professor ranks in Botany. His academic service includes teaching courses in Systematic Botany, Vegetation Monitoring, Plant Conservation, and Reproductive Biology, as well as serving on the board of the PhD program in Life Sciences and on evaluation committees for doctoral programs at other universities. His research is dedicated to understanding the processes that generate and maintain vascular plant diversity, with a strong emphasis on conservation. Key research interests include plant mating systems, population fitness, biotic interactions, and the quantitative assessment of plant conservation status using IUCN criteria. His work often involves field studies in Mediterranean ecosystems, particularly within the Pollino National Park, and focuses on rare and threatened species. He has made significant contributions to national and international conservation efforts, including the production of the Red List of Italian Vascular Flora. His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on plant systematics, conservation biology, and the impacts of global change. Key trends include the taxonomic revision of the Dianthus genus, the use of plant traits for bioindication of environmental pollution, the assessment of extinction risk for Italian flora, and the conservation of old-growth forests. His work bridges fundamental plant biology with applied conservation science. Member of the national evaluation board for the VQR15-19 as expert in Systematic Botany (2021) National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor in Botany (2016) National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in Botany (2012) Member of REPRISE (list of expert scientific referees of MIUR) for the section 'Base Research' (2018) Domenico Gargano has been a principal investigator on numerous research grants, primarily funded by the Pollino National Park, the Italian Ministry of the Environment, and the Calabria Region. His projects focus on establishing permanent monitoring sites for plant communities, assessing the impacts of climate change and grazing on Mediterranean grasslands, and developing methodologies for monitoring species of community interest. He has also collaborated on international projects with ETH Zürich and the IUCN. He has advised and mentored numerous early-career researchers through his participation in doctoral programs and workshops, though specific student names are not listed. He is an active member of the scientific community, serving on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Plant Science and Frontiers in Conservation Science , and as a referee for journals like Plant Biosystems and Conservation Genetics . His research is conducted within the Plant Biology Research Group (Biologia Vegetale) at the University of Calabria’s Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences. This group, led by Prof. Leonardo Bruno, is structured into three sections focusing on plant biotechnology, biosystematics and conservation, and plant taxonomy and ecology. Gargano’s work is closely aligned with the 'Taxonomy, Conservation and Plant Ecology' section led by Prof. Liliana Bernardo, and he has been instrumental in organizing workshops for the Italian Botanical Society’s Working Group for Nature Conservation, which he coordinated from 2012 to 2017.
Danio Maldussi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Bergamo, where he specializes in French language and translation. He holds a prominent role as Director of the Double Degree Program with the University of Poitiers and the University of Lyon II, reflecting his commitment to international academic collaboration. Previously, he served as a researcher and Associate Professor at the Department of Interpreting and Translation, University of Bologna (Forlì Campus). Institution: University of Bergamo Department: Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Academic Rank: Associate Professor Disciplinary Focus: French Language, Translation, Linguistics (FRAN-01/B) His research centers on specialized translation, particularly in financial, legal, and accounting domains, analyzed through a contrastive French-Italian lens. He investigates terminological, semantic, conceptual, ideological, and metaphorical dimensions of professional discourse. Additionally, he explores the pedagogical integration of machine translation and post-editing in training translators. His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a sustained engagement with theoretical and didactic aspects of translation. Key themes include euphemism as a mediating figure, syntagmatic adjective structures in nomenclature, pedagogical strategies for financial translation, and the conceptual analysis of tax-related terms across languages. His work appears in journals and edited volumes focusing on translation studies, linguistics, and specialized discourse. He is actively involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in French language and translation, as listed in the current academic offerings. His leadership in international programs and consistent scholarly output indicate an ongoing, active academic career with no indication of retirement or emeritus status. Danio Maldussi has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He advises no named students in the available information. He has not been associated with any grants or lab teams in the provided materials. His primary institutional role is academic teaching and research in translation studies.
Giulio Rossetti is a permanent researcher at the Institute of Information Science and Technologies "A. Faedo" (ISTI) of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Pisa. He is a member of the Knowledge and Data Mining Laboratory (KDD Lab), a joint research group of ISTI-CNR and the University of Pisa. His academic appointments include teaching "Social Network Analysis" and "Programming for Data Science" courses within the Master Degrees in "Data Science" and "Digital Humanities" at the University of Pisa since 2018, and providing teaching support for various data science courses since 2015. His educational background includes: 2007: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at University of Pisa 2011: Master Degree in Computer Science at University of Pisa 2015: PhD in Computer Science at University of Pisa Dr. Rossetti's research centers on algorithms for complex network analysis and data science, with a focus on modeling dynamics of and on network topologies, including dynamic community discovery and diffusion/spreading phenomena. His work also involves developing data-driven models for forecasting rare events. His research has significant applications in social network analysis, human mobility modeling, and understanding information diffusion patterns in online communities. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on dynamic network analysis, community detection in evolving networks, and applications to social media platforms like Reddit. His work spans theoretical algorithm development and practical applications in areas such as political polarization, music preference analysis, and epidemiological modeling. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects computer science with social sciences, public health, and urban planning. His scientific achievements have been recognized with multiple awards: ISTI Young Researcher Award (2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019) ISTI Young Open Science Award (2020) While the text doesn't explicitly mention PhD students he advises, Dr. Rossetti has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring through his roles in Master's degree programs at the University of Pisa. His research has been supported through various projects including SoBigData++, HumMingBird, SoBigData.eu, MineTheNet, and CIMPLEX, indicating substantial grant funding for his work in social mining and big data analytics. As a core member of the Knowledge and Data Mining Laboratory (KDD Lab), Dr. Rossetti collaborates with researchers from both ISTI-CNR and the University of Pisa. His work connects with international research communities, as evidenced by his visiting scholar position at the Pontifical Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 and collaboration with Estonian researchers in 2014.
Elia Vajana is a Research Fellow at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), Florence Division. Her position is categorized under Non-Permanent Staff in the Guests section, indicating a temporary research appointment at this leading Italian biosciences institution. Her research focuses on plant population genetics and biodiversity conservation in forest ecosystems, with specific expertise in Atlantic Forest species adaptation. She investigates genetic structure and evolutionary signals in plant populations, particularly within the Myrtaceae family, contributing to conservation strategies for threatened ecosystems. Dr. Vajana's recent publication analyzes population structure in Eugenia uniflora , demonstrating her engagement with cutting-edge genomic approaches to understand species resilience in biodiverse regions like the Atlantic Forest. Her work bridges molecular genetics and ecological conservation priorities.
Francesca Bagnoli is a Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Florence. She has been with IBBR since October 2014, following prior research roles at CNR's Institute of Plant Protection (IPSP) in Florence from 2011 to 2014. Her work is centered on forest genetics, conservation, and molecular marker applications. Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Forest Genetics, University of Florence (2002). Thesis: 'Isolation and molecular characterization of genes coding antioxidant enzymes in trees: Prunus persica and Pinus pinea'. Her research focuses on population and conservation genetics of forest trees, phylogeography, identification and use of molecular markers (SSRs, SNPs), and the molecular basis of adaptation in forest species using Bayesian statistical methods. She has contributed extensively to understanding the genetic diversity and evolutionary history of Mediterranean and European forest trees. Her recent publications (2021–2025) reveal strong trends in forest genomics, conservation planning, and climate adaptation. Key themes include latitudinal genetic diversity patterns in oaks, resilience of genetic diversity over geological timescales, spatial conservation planning for forest genetic resources, and microgeographical selection in conifers. Her work often integrates genomic data with ecological and paleoenvironmental evidence to infer demographic histories and adaptive processes. Scientific Projects and Collaborations: EU H2020 Forgenius: Improving access to forest genetic resources information. EU H2020 B4EST: Adaptive breeding for resilient forests under climate change. EU H2020 GenTree: Sustainable use of forest genetic resources in Europe. LIFE IP GESTIRE: Technical services for managing Lombard oak forests. Bilateral Italy-Montenegro projects on adaptive capacity of beech and pine along altitudinal gradients. Bagnoli has advised or collaborated with numerous researchers and institutions across Europe. While no formal students are listed, her role in large collaborative projects suggests significant mentorship and team leadership. She has contributed to major data platforms such as the GenTree Leaf and Dendroecological Collections, enhancing data accessibility for the scientific community. Laboratories and Research Teams: She is part of the Florence Division of IBBR-CNR, where she conducts research in forest molecular genetics and genomics. Her work is embedded within international consortia and EU-funded projects, involving close collaboration with INRAE (France), University of Florence, and other European research institutions. Her laboratory focuses on genetic analysis of forest tree populations using molecular markers and genomic tools.
Giorgia Batelli is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources (IBBR), part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), based at the Portici branch. She is a prominent scientist in the field of plant molecular biology, with a strong focus on abiotic stress responses, particularly drought and salinity, in crops like tomato and potato. Full Name: Giorgia Batelli Institution: National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Research Institute: Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources (IBBR) Division: Portici Branch Position: Senior Researcher Email: giorgia.batelli@cnr.it PhD: University of Naples, Federico II (2007) Her research interests lie in understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms that enable plants to tolerate environmental stresses. She investigates post-transcriptional and post-translational regulation, epigenetic control, and genetic networks involved in stress tolerance, using model systems like Arabidopsis thaliana and crop species such as tomato and potato. Her work integrates forward and reverse genetics, RNA silencing, and omics technologies, including transcriptomics and single-cell analysis, to identify key genes and regulatory pathways for improving crop resilience. The trends in her recent publications show a consistent focus on the molecular basis of plant stress responses. Her work spans from fundamental studies on ABA signaling and protein phosphatases to applied research on identifying stress-tolerant genotypes in tomato landraces and wild relatives. A significant theme is the role of alternative splicing and RNA-binding proteins in stress adaptation. Her research has a strong translational component, aiming to provide genetic resources and knowledge for breeding more resilient crops in the face of climate change. Giorgia Batelli has authored or co-authored numerous scientific publications in high-impact journals such as Plant Cell , BMC Plant Biology , Frontiers in Plant Science , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . She has also contributed to book chapters on topics like drought stress tolerance and plant adaptation to environmental stress. She has been actively involved in mentoring and collaborative research, working closely with colleagues such as Alessandra Ruggiero, Stefania Grillo, and Michael James Van Oosten. Her research has been supported by various projects focused on improving plant resilience and resource use efficiency. She is a key member of a research group dedicated to mining genetic and epigenetic resources from wild and traditional plant varieties for crop improvement.
Alessandro De Luca is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (DIETI) of the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. He has held previous positions at the University of Turku (Finland) and UQAM (Canada). PhD in Mathematical and Computer Science (2008), University of Naples Federico II MSc in Mathematics (2003), University of Naples Federico II His research focuses on combinatorics on words , with emphasis on Sturmian words, Christoffel words, pseudopalindromes, rich words, and their connections to number theory, automata theory, and discrete mathematics. Key contributions include work on well-distributed occurrences (WDO) in infinite words, aperiodic pseudorandom number generation, and the study of open/closed prefixes in Sturmian sequences. Recent publications highlight his expertise in digital segments , semi-regular continuants , and structural properties of combinatorial words . Collaborative efforts include work with Gabriele Fici (University of Palermo), Golnaz Badkobeh (Goldsmiths University of London), and Luca Zamboni (Université Lyon 1). He has participated in international conferences such as WORDS , DLT , and FLA , and is affiliated with research groups including the Centre for Combinatorics on Words and Applications (CCWA) at Murdoch University and GNSAGA (INdAM).
Nicola Sorrentino is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering of the University of Calabria since 2004. He teaches courses on Electrical Systems Engineering and Electricity Market for Management Engineering programs. A member of the Graduate School 'Archimedes' , he coordinates modules in the University Master in Energy Management and has served on technical committees for energy-related consortia. Education: PhD in Computer and Systems Engineering (1999), University of Calabria. His research focuses on electrical power systems control and management under market dynamics , particularly addressing smart grid technologies , renewable energy integration , and energy communities . Key projects include participation in COFIN, PRIN , and PON initiatives for distributed generation and grid optimization. Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize renewable energy communities , machine learning for energy forecasting , and nanogrid control strategies . The work explores energy sharing , imbalance cost reduction , and storage optimization in decentralized systems. Scientific Award: 1999 scholarship for 'Integrated control systems for real-time control of the engines' (University of Salerno). As a co-founder of academic spin-off Crete Energie Speciali srl , he promotes renewable energy production in small municipalities through the Laboratorio di Sistemi Elettrici per l'Energia e le Fonti Rinnovabili (LASEER) , which develops power electronics , smart grid prototypes , and active filtering devices .
Massimo Iovino is a Full Professor in Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Sciences at the University of Palermo, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Sciences. His research focuses on soil hydrology, irrigation systems, and hydraulic properties of soils, with emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices and environmental applications. He holds office hours on Thursdays at the Viale delle Scienze campus. Research interests include soil hydraulic conductivity, infiltration dynamics, water retention mechanisms, and the impact of organic amendments on soil quality. He has extensively studied the effects of biochar, compost, and microplastics on soil properties, as well as the optimization of irrigation methods in arid regions. His work integrates experimental field studies with computational modeling, such as Beerkan infiltration experiments and Hydrus-2D/3D simulations. Recent publications highlight advancements in soil parameterization (e.g., Haverkamp model), assessment of constructed wetlands, and innovations in irrigation technology. His research contributes to improving water management strategies and mitigating environmental challenges like soil erosion and nutrient leaching. Ongoing projects involve green roof substrates, sensor-based irrigation systems, and the effects of climate change on soil dynamics. Key collaborations include experiments at the Sparacia experimental area and the Villabate open-air laboratory. He has advised on PNRR-funded projects and contributes to the University of Palermo's research initiatives in hydrology and agro-environmental engineering.
Alex Zanotti is an Associate Professor of Fluid Dynamics at the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of Politecnico di Milano, where he also earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Rotary Wing Aircraft, respectively. He leads key research and teaching initiatives in experimental and computational aerodynamics, serving as Scientific Coordinator of the Aerodynamics Laboratory and Deputy Head of the Scientific Council of the Politecnico di Milano Wind Tunnel. Ph.D. in Rotary Wing Aircraft, Politecnico di Milano (2012) M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2006) His research focuses on the fluid dynamics of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles , particularly eVTOLs, with emphasis on interactional aerodynamics and aeroacoustics . He investigates phenomena such as propeller-propeller, propeller-wing, blade-vortex interactions, and vortex ring state across the flight envelope. His work integrates wind tunnel experiments with mid-fidelity simulations using DUST, a vortex-particle-method based solver he coordinates. The recent articles reflect a consistent trend in multi-propeller aerodynamic interactions , noise prediction , and validation of computational tools against experimental data. Topics span from fundamental vortex dynamics to applied urban air mobility vehicle design, with strong emphasis on performance, safety, and regulatory compliance . The integration of simulation and testing is a hallmark of his research approach. Scientific Roles and Leadership: Scientific Coordinator, Aerodynamics Laboratory, Politecnico di Milano Deputy Head, Scientific Council, Politecnico di Milano Wind Tunnel Scientific Coordinator, DUST mid-fidelity aerodynamic solver Instructor, Experimental Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics of Transport Vehicles (M.Sc. Aeronautical Engineering) While no formal awards or student names are mentioned, his leadership in lab operations, software development, and advanced teaching suggests an active supervisory role in graduate research. His work supports the development of next-generation urban air mobility systems through rigorous aerodynamic and acoustic analysis. He is involved in advanced research infrastructure and is likely engaged in national and international collaborations related to AAM certification and design. His future work may focus on scaling simulation capabilities, integrating machine learning for flow prediction, and expanding experimental databases for regulatory frameworks.
Davide Brunelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy. His research focuses on energy harvesting, ultra-low-power embedded systems, and wireless sensor networks, with applications in IoT, environmental monitoring, and smart infrastructure. He has led numerous EU-funded and industrial research projects and maintains active collaborations with institutions such as ETH Zurich and the University of Bologna. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications and Computer Science, University of Bologna (2007) M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (summa cum laude), University of Bologna (2002) His research interests include energy scavenging for embedded systems, low-power wireless sensor networks, energy-aware communication protocols, battery-less systems, indoor positioning, and IoT applications in agriculture, structural health, and smart buildings. His work bridges hardware and software optimization for sustainable, self-powered sensing systems. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward self-powered and transiently-operated systems, energy-neutral architectures, and intelligent sensing with applications in environmental monitoring, industrial IoT, and localization. Key themes include energy harvesting integration, ultra-low power communication, and real-time adaptive algorithms. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Awards at IEEE/ACM conferences (2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021) Research.com Computer Science in Italy Leader Award (2024, 2025) Research.com Electronics and Electrical Engineering in Italy Leader Award (2025) Brunelli has supervised numerous research projects and advised EU and national funding agencies as an independent expert. He has led key initiatives such as IoT Proto Lab, GreenDataNet, and EnerViS, and has secured significant industrial partnerships with Telecom Italia, STMicroelectronics, and Hewlett-Packard. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Sensors and has organized major conferences including IEEE Metrology for Industry 4.0 and ACM ENSSys. He is actively involved in technology transfer, co-founding WISPES srl and transferring energy harvesting innovations to Telecom Italia. His lab supports a testbed for CPS and WSN applications, including deployments in tunnels and smart buildings.
Paolo Biagi is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He is a leading figure in prehistoric archaeology, with a career spanning decades of fieldwork and research across South Asia, the Caucasus, the Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe. His work is deeply interdisciplinary, combining excavation, lithic analysis, archaeometry, and environmental studies. His research interests encompass a broad temporal and geographical scope, focusing on the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Ages. Key themes include lithic technology, obsidian sourcing and circulation, shell middens, prehistoric mining, human-environment interactions, and the settlement of coastal and highland zones. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Indus Valley (Pakistan), the Arabian Sea coast, the Caucasus (Georgia), Greece (Pindus Mountains, Lemnos), Italy (Alps, Liguria), and Eastern Europe (Romania, Ukraine). His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a continued focus on the prehistoric archaeology of the Indus Valley and the Caucasus, with detailed studies on chert and obsidian exploitation, Bronze Age monumental landscapes, and the Upper Paleolithic of the Aegean. His work often addresses broader theoretical questions about human adaptation, technological change, and long-distance exchange networks in prehistory. Archaeometric Analysis of the Obsidian Assembly from Hodoni/Hodony (Banat, Romania) Building the Lesser Caucasus Monumental Landscape during the Bronze Age Exploitation, Transport, and Circulation of the Rohri Hills Chert (Sindh, Pakistan) The Late Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Settlement of Northern Italy Forgotten Islands of the Past: The Archaeology of the Northern Coast of the Arabian Sea Paolo Biagi has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards or prizes in the provided text. His career is marked by a prolific output of scholarly articles, book chapters, and monographs, as well as editorial work for academic volumes. He has collaborated with a wide network of international researchers. He has supervised and collaborated with numerous researchers and students, as evidenced by his co-authorship on many publications with scholars such as Elisabetta Starnini, Renato Nisbet, Bernard Gratuze, and Nikos Efstratiou. While specific grant details are not listed, his long-term field projects in Pakistan and the Caucasus suggest sustained funding from national and international sources. His research is closely tied to field projects and excavation teams rather than a formal laboratory. His work is associated with the research infrastructure of Ca' Foscari University, particularly within the Department of Asian and North African Studies. His teams have conducted surveys and excavations in remote and challenging environments, from the Thar Desert in Pakistan to the highlands of the Pindus and the Javakheti Plateau.
Carlotta Sparvoli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she has been a faculty member since February 2022. She also serves as the Director's Delegate for Information Technology. Her academic work bridges theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on Chinese language and its pedagogy. PhD in Languages, Cultures and Society, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2012) Laurea in Oriental Languages (Chinese), Ca' Foscari University of Venice (1991) National Scientific Habilitation for Associate Professor (2019) Her research centers on the semantics of modal expressions in Chinese, the acquisition of Mandarin tones, and the teaching of Chinese as a second language. She employs corpus-based and cognitive linguistic approaches to analyze modality, negation, and discourse structure. Her interdisciplinary work integrates insights from psychology, philosophy, and education. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on modality, tonal acquisition, and political discourse in Chinese. These works span book chapters, journal articles, and encyclopedia entries, published by leading academic presses such as Oxford University Press and De Gruyter. Her research shows a consistent trajectory toward understanding the cognitive and pragmatic dimensions of Chinese linguistic structures. President, Italian Association of Chinese Linguistics (AILC) Executive Board Member, Chinese as a Second Language Research (CASLAR) Executive Committee Member, International Association of Chinese Linguistics (IACL) Editorial Board, Chinese as a Second Language Research Reviewer for ERC, Oxford University Press, and multiple international journals She has supervised five doctoral students and organized major international conferences such as ISOCTAL-3 and CASLAR-3. Her academic service includes external examination roles at Dublin Institute of Technology and Maynooth University. She has been an active participant in international research groups, including the CASRI Initiative on modality acquisition. Carlotta Sparvoli leads a vibrant research agenda and is deeply embedded in the global Chinese linguistics community. She has held teaching and leadership positions at institutions in Ireland, Taiwan, and Italy, reflecting her transnational scholarly impact.
