Stefano Gialanella is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento. He serves as the Rector's delegate for Student Welfare and the Student Community and presides over the Joint Committee for the Right to Study. Expertise: Archaeometry, Metallurgy, Composite Materials, Electron Microscopy Teaching: Archeometria (Humanities Department), Metallurgy, Materials Selection for Engineering Design His research bridges industrial engineering and cultural heritage conservation, focusing on advanced material characterization techniques and sustainable engineering solutions. Recent work examines brake material emissions, shape memory alloys, and nanocrystalline material analysis. Teaching activities emphasize material science fundamentals, manufacturing technologies, and non-destructive testing methods.
Matteo Pretelli is an Associate Professor of North American History at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale', specializing in Italian migration to the United States and Italo-American sociopolitical relations. He holds a PhD from the University of Trieste and maintains active research collaborations internationally. His research examines: Transnational migration patterns and diaspora identities Political and cultural relations between Italy and the US 20th century military history through ethnic perspectives Return migration and cultural reintegration processes Recent publications focus on contemporary immigration debates, WWII memory studies, and citizenship politics. His scholarly distinctions include: Willi Paul Adams Award (2025) Altreitalie Award (2006) Rosoli and Acquarone Awards (2001) Lola Homsher Research Grant He has curated public history exhibitions including 'Voci di Libertà' and teaches courses on North American history and international relations.
Michela Bertozzi is a Visiting Professor at the University of Bergamo, Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She specializes in translation and interpretation studies with particular focus on Spanish-Italian language pairs. Her teaching includes 'TECNOLOGIE DELLA TRADUZIONE' (Translation Technologies) for the Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures program. Her research interests center on contemporary challenges in interpretation, particularly examining self-directed learning approaches for conference interpreters, active listening and memory techniques, and the impact of anglicisms in simultaneous interpretation between Italian and Spanish. She has developed innovative methodologies for interpretation training outside traditional classroom settings. Bertozzi's recent publications reveal a strong focus on adapting interpretation practices to digital environments, particularly examining how video conferencing technologies like Zoom have transformed both professional practice and training methodologies. Her work demonstrates a commitment to practical applications of translation theory with emphasis on assessment methods and pedagogical innovation. Her advising activities focus on supporting students in developing practical interpretation skills, though specific students are not listed in available materials. While no major scientific awards are documented in the provided information, her consistent publication record in reputable journals demonstrates scholarly recognition.
Renata Salvarani is a Professor of History of Christianity at the European University of Rome. She serves as the director of the Center for Heritage and Territory Studies and coordinates the Summer School in History and Archaeology in collaboration with the Pontifical Institute of Notre Dame of Jerusalem. Her distinctive teaching approach takes place largely on-site at archaeological sites, monumental complexes, and museums, providing students with direct engagement with historical spaces. Her academic expertise spans multiple interconnected domains: History of Christianity and religions in the medieval Mediterranean Urban development and sacred spaces in medieval contexts Cultural heritage valorization through historical research Interfaith relations between monotheistic traditions Jerusalem and Rome as religious centers during the Middle Ages Professor Salvarani's research examines the intersection of religious practice, urban development, and cultural memory, with particular attention to liturgical spaces, pilgrimage routes, and the transfer of religious ideas across the Mediterranean. Her work bridges historical scholarship with practical applications for cultural heritage management, demonstrating how historical research can inform contemporary preservation efforts. Her substantial scholarly output includes over one hundred and twenty publications, with major monographs such as The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Rites, Texts, Stories (Vatican City 2012), The Fortune of the Holy Sepulchre in the Middle Ages. Space, Liturgy, Architecture (Milan 2008), and The Body, the Liturgy, and the City. Shaping and Transforming Public Urban Spaces in Medieval Christianity (Venice 2019), which reveal consistent thematic concerns across her career. She actively contributes to the academic community as a member of the scientific committee of the Vatican Apostolic Penitentiary and the International Association for the History of Religions. As a professional journalist, she regularly contributes to the magazine Medioevo and maintains the blog Medieval Christianity , demonstrating her commitment to public scholarship and making historical knowledge accessible beyond academic circles.
Allegra Indraccolo is a Researcher in General Psychology at the European University of Rome within the School of Psychology. She is a core member of the Clinical and Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (CCPL), conducting experimental research on cross-modal correspondences, working memory, attention (including eStroop paradigms), decision making, and moral judgment. Dr. Indraccolo holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology. Her research spans cognitive and experimental psychology with primary focus areas including cross-modal perception, moral psychology, visuo-spatial working memory, creativity, embodied cognition, and attentional biases. She investigates how perceptual information influences cognitive processes and behavioral responses through rigorous experimental designs. Analysis of her publications (2013-2019) reveals consistent interdisciplinary work bridging cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Key trends include examining cross-modal correspondences in working memory performance, neural correlates of autism spectrum traits via EEG, temporal reproduction mechanisms, and attentional biases in food perception. Her methodology frequently combines behavioral experiments with neuroimaging techniques like eLORETA/sLORETA. She actively contributes to the Clinical and Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (CCPL), which develops digital psychological tools including the eStroop implementation, and supports experimental research in clinical and cognitive domains through advanced technical infrastructure.
Benedetto Farina is a Full Professor of Clinical Psychology at Università Europea di Roma with extensive international engagements. His academic roles include: Teaching at Universitat de Barcelona's Master Course on Cognitive Social Therapy Scientific Advisory Board membership for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation Editorial positions at four peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Trauma and Dissociation and Clinical Neuropsychiatry His research focuses on three interconnected domains: Neurophysiology of Psychopathology : Investigating EEG correlates of trauma, dissociation, and eating disorders through advanced connectivity analyses Attachment and Trauma : Examining disintegrative pathogenic processes in developmental trauma using neurobiological frameworks Psychotherapy Mechanisms : Studying relational foundations of therapeutic interventions and metacognitive development Farina's 100+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on neuro-clinical interfaces. Recent work (2018-2020) emphasizes quantitative EEG studies of religious coping, cannabis use neurophysiology, default mode network alterations in anxiety/depression, and attachment memory impacts. Methodologically, 80% of recent articles utilize EEG/neuroimaging techniques applied to clinical populations. He maintains active teaching responsibilities across 20+ psychotherapy specialization programs internationally. His seminars on trauma and dissociation have been delivered to academic institutions and healthcare organizations worldwide for over 15 years.
Paolo Gheda serves as Associate Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Valle d'Aosta's Department of Economic and Political Sciences, specializing in international and Italian history with emphasis on socio-political and religious institutions. His research spans Northern Irish Troubles, Commonwealth dynamics in Africa (particularly South Africa during Apartheid), Christian Democratic Party figures, and the interplay between civil and ecclesiastical dimensions in national identity formation. PhD in 'Peoples, Cultures and Religious Confessions in the Modern and Contemporary Age' (Catholic University of Milan, 2004) Degree in History of Philosophy (Catholic University of Milan, 1993) His scholarly work examines religious institutions' political roles, border regions' historical development, and European integration processes. Current projects focus on Commonwealth-Africa relations and Christian Democratic intelligence policies. Gheda directs two academic series: 'Chaiers d'Histoire, Politique, Economie' (Emile Chanoux Foundation) and 'Spirituality and Human Promotion' (Rubbettino). His publication trends reveal consistent engagement with ethno-religious conflicts, border studies, and institutional history, particularly examining how religious actors navigate political transitions. Recent works increasingly address post-Apartheid reconciliation and Commonwealth legacy in contemporary African politics. President of SOCINT's Aosta Valley chapter Member of SISSCo's Archives and Libraries Commission University Library Commission member Quality Delegate for Department of Economics and Political Sciences Gheda has advised PhD candidates at University of Bologna and coordinated numerous international conferences on contemporary history topics. His academic leadership includes directing research centers and organizing seminars on European integration, religious history, and border studies. He actively participates in scholarly networks including SISSCo, EuARe, and CIVITAS, with recent engagements focusing on Ukraine-Russia conflict historical contexts and European identity formation.
