I am an art and comics studies scholar with extensive teaching, curatorial, and research experience. Holding a Ph.D. in Italian Studies, I specialize in graphic narratives, contemporary art, and Italian counterculture. I have published widely in peer-reviewed journals, edited journal issues, and curated major exhibitions on comics and visual culture. I have held postdoctoral positions at leading research institutions and currently teach at American and Italian universities. My work combines critical theory, cultural analysis, and public engagement, focusing on food resilience, underground comics, pandemic representation, and artistic legacy. I also curate academic events and contribute to national media.