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EMILIANO ROSSI
Position
Ricercatore a tempo det. art. 24 c. 3 lett. A L. 240/2010
Structure
Dipartimento dei Beni Culturali: archeologia, storia dell'arte, del cinema e della musica (DBC)
Address
VIA BEATO PELLEGRINO, 1 - PALAZZO MALDURA - PADOVA
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Research Activities
Emiliano Rossi is a junior assistant professor (fixed term) at the Department of Cultural Heritage of the University of Padua.
After receiving a PhD in Cinema, Photography and Television at the University of Bologna (supervisor: prof. L. Barra), from 2023 to 2025 he worked as a post-doc researcher at the Department of the Arts within the project ATLas – Atlas of Local Television (PRIN 2020; P.I.: prof. L. Barra).
He achieved the National Scientific qualification as associate professor in the field 10/C1.
His research topics are mostly related to television and new media, framed on a historical, social and productive level.
He is the author of the book Schermi di trasporto. Storia, produzione, immaginari (Meltemi, 2023).
He collaborated with the project F-ACTOR – Forms of Contemporary Media Acting: Training, Professionalisation, and Social Discourses in Italy (PRIN 2017; P.I.: prof. F. Pitassio), contributing to the conduct of field interviews, participant observation, and the drafting of reports.
After a second-cycle degree in Cinema, Television and Multimedia Production from the University of Bologna with a dissertation on inflight entertainment, his doctoral research has focused on tv consumption in the context of transportation vehicles and related environments. In-Transit Screens: Production Patterns and Urban Imageries of Mobilities explores the editorial, commercial and media-related strategies implied in the provision of audiovisual contents within railway stations, airports, on subway platforms and at public waiting shelters. Special concern is reserved to the public and institutional communication content which lies at the core of those systems, on a production-oriented level.
Teaching and Tutoring Assignments
Since 2023, he has been teaching Theories and Techniques of Radio and Television Language at the University of Padua (BA in DAMS). Currently (academic year 2025/2026), he’s in charge of Theories and Techniques or Radio and Television Language (BA in DAMS) and Photojournalism and Visual Culture (MA in Performing Arts and Multimedia Production).
As an adjunct professor, at the University of Bologna he currently teaches Organization and Management of Multimedia Systems (CdLM Incom and Citem) and he's class tutor for the Media Management course (prof. Di Chio). Since 2018 he is tutor and co-organiser of the Mediating Italy in Global Culture international summer school, organised by Unibo in collaboration with five US Universities (Brown University, Dickinson College, The University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Wesleyan University). In Bologna, since 2022 he worked as class tutor, with teaching assignments, for the Economics and Marketing of Audiovisual Media course (proff. V. Innocenti and G. Pescatore). From 2023 to 2025 he was responsible of the Television Laboratory within the bachelor in Science Communication; he was also in charge of the seminars focused on the dissertation preparation and writing (second cycle degree in Cinema, Television and Multimedia Production).
He has served as a contract lecturer in History and Theory of Television and New Media at the University of Bari “Aldo Moro” (academic years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023, with teaching activities hosted at the regional RAI headquarters), and taught History and Techniques of Television and New Media at the University of Udine (Gorizia campus, BA in DAMS, academic year 2024/2025). He has also collaborated with the University of Milan in the context of the 67th and 68th editions of the International Courses in Italian Language and Culture.
Since 2023 he has also joined Biografilm Academy (Bologna) for a slot of lectures on Audiovisual and Cinema Production.
International Networks and Attendance to Conferences, Symposia and Doctoral schools
In 2025 he completed a research and teaching fellowship at the Ecole Universitaire de Recherche Arts et Humanités dell'Université Côte-d’Azur (Nice).
In 2020, he was involved in a visiting fellowship at the Media and Communication Department at the University of Lund, Sweden, within the research project Mobile Socialities and under the guidance of Prof. Annette Hill.
As a speaker, he attended 30+ national and international conferences; a full and updated list can be found in the Italian version of this webpage ("Presentazioni a convegni, seminari e scuole dottorali").
Other Academic Roles
He has received numerous invitations to deliver seminars, doctoral lectures, course modules, and public talks, and has contributed to the organisation of various conferences, seminars, and study days (please refer to the Italian version of this page for all the details).
For the 2024-2026 biennium, he is a member of the Executive Committee of the Consulta Universitaria del Cinema, serving as the representative of contract lecturers, research fellows and doctoral candidates.
Previous Studies and Working Experience
He completed his previous studies at Università degli Studi in Milan (after an ERASMUS exchange at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow), and in the city Conservatoire, where he was part (2010-2016) of the research network Musica perseguitata, promoted by the Spazio Europeo della Memoria Musicale. Since 2018, he has conducted tutoring and teaching assistance activities for the Department of the Arts and within the Ministry of Education funded programme Raccontare e fare il cinema italiano. He is a member of the selection committee of Bellaria and Movievalley Bazzacinema film festivals and, as a journalist, he collaborates with some local editorial initiatives. He is one of the authors of the volume Il respiro del mercato, commissioned by Milan City Council. He also collaborated for RTI/Mediaset, both in the consultancy project Osservatorio dei successi e dei consumi culturali 2020 ("TV seriality" section) and as a meta-data pool member of video streaming platform "Infinity". More details can be found in the curriculum vitae attached.
Since 2020, he has been a registered journalist with the Italian National Order of Journalists.
Affiliations
2022: ICA, International Communication Association ("Media Industries")
since 2020: CUC, Consulta Universitaria del Cinema, NECS, European Network for Cinema and Media Studies and PA Social
2019: AISU, Associazione Italiana Studi Urbani
Since 2020 he has been a member of the EROI project, the open innovation platform set by Emilia-Romagna Region.
Notices
The syllabi for the two courses taught by the instructor can be consulted at the following links:
Theories and Techniques of Radio and Television Language:
https://unipd.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/corsi/2025/12581/insegnamenti/2026/53678_552799_14477/2025/53678
Journalism and Visual Culture:
https://unipd.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/corsi/2025/9981/insegnamenti/2025/53684_478656_66661/2025/53684
Orari di ricevimento
Il docente riceve studentesse e studenti nei giorni di lezione dei corsi di Teorie e tecniche del linguaggio radiotelevisivo e Photojournalism and Visual Culture. Salvo casi particolari, il ricevimento si tiene nello studio del docente (II piano di Palazzo Calfura, via Calfura, 17). È necessario accordarsi via mail (emiliano.rossi.1@unipd.it). Per particolari esigenze potranno essere concessi ricevimenti anche da remoto, via Zoom (unipd.zoom.us/j/5266693275).
Publications
All publications are indexed in PRA (Padua Research Archive; www.research.unipd.it) and can be easily accessed by entering the author’s name in the search bar. In the case of open-access contributions, the publications can be downloaded directly from PRA.
*Monographs
Schermi di trasporto. Storia, produzione, immaginari, Milano, Meltemi, 2023
*Journal Papers
(with L. Barra), "Young, Wild and Free? Industrial Outtakes from Contemporary Italian Teen Content: the Case of Rai", in Critical Studies in Television, no. 21, 2026
(with L. Barra and D. Cavallotti), “ATLas Chronicles. Designing and Valorising an Italian Archive of Past Local TV Channels,”, in View Journal of European Television History and Culture, no. 28, 2025, pp. 1-14
(with G. Crisanti, M. Mereu, P. Zeni), “Introduction: Tele-Archives. Reframing Archival Research on Local Televisions Across Europe”, in Cinergie. Il cinema e le altre arti, 2025, no. 28, pp. 1-9
(with L. Barra), “All Passionately On Stage: Antenna 3’s Creative Journey Between Entertainment and Advertising”, in Cinergie. Il cinema e le altre arti, 2025, no. 28, pp. 133-147
(with E. Farinacci), “L’Italia fra stereotipi e nuove prospettive mediali”, in Rivista il Mulino, no. 530, 2025, pp. 114-122
(with M. Perrotta), “‘Questa è la nostra Rai’: vent’anni di emittenza televisiva nelle riviste aziendali del servizio pubblico”, in Imago. Studi di cinema e media, no. 29, 2024, pp. 83-99
“Beyond the Flow, From Tape to Digital: Insights From Mediaset’s Archives”, in View Journal of European Television History and Culture, no. 26, 2024, pp. 77-86
(with L. Barra), “La Carrà del quotidiano. Forme della celebrità tv ‘banale’ nelle trasmissioni dei primi anni Novanta”, in Imago. Studi di cinema e media, no. 27, 2024, pp. 15-30
“In-Transit Television: Productive Patterns and Urban Imageries of Mobility”, in Cinéma & Cie, vol. 22, no. 38, 2022, pp. 157-159
(with E. Farinacci) “Mediating Italy in Global Culture: l’esperienza di una summer school internazionale all’Università di Bologna”, in La Valle dell’Eden, no. 37, 2022, pp. 191-196
“Un treno da non perdere: la circolazione dell’audiovisivo sui portali di bordo dell’alta velocità italiana tra prospettive, opportunità e qualche obsolescenza”, in Imago. Studi di cinema e media, no. 21, 2021, pp. 185-207
“Cine-Traffic in the Air: the Geographies of Inflight Movies from a Selection of European Airlines”, in Cinergie. Il cinema e le altre arti, no. 15, 2019, pp. 129-155
*Contributions to edited volumes
“Musica, Maestro! Notes on La Compagnia del Cigno’s Teen Cast”, in L. Barra, D. Hipkins, C. O’Rawe, D. Renga (eds.), Italian Contemporary Youth Television, Londra, Palgrave, 2026, pp. 179-190
(with L. Barra), “La pandemia in scena, sul set e nella writers’ room. Produzione e scrittura delle prime due stagioni di Doc – Nelle tue mani”, in G. Alonge, F. Villa, G. Manzoli, A. Minuz (eds.), La sceneggiatura cinematografica, Roma, Carocci, 2025, pp. 195-208
“Global Ambitions, Italian Roots: the Case of Caterina Murino”, in L. Barra, C. Formenti, M. Pierini e F. Pitassio (eds.), Italian Contemporary Screen Performers, Londra, Palgrave, 2025, pp. 163-170
(with L. Barra) "Giochi di sponda. Merci e testimonial tra le pagine del Radiocorriere", in F. Andreazza, E. Sforzi (eds.), Il cinema e i consumi nelle riviste italiane, Venezia, Marsilio, 2024, pp. 195-214
“Che l’arte viaggi insieme a noi”, in S. Aleni (ed.), Porta Vittoria che Storia! Percorso nello spazio e nel tempo di un quartiere di Milano, Milano, Quattro, 2024, pp. 161-163
“Il grande cinema visto in ‘Soggettiva’”, in S. Aleni (ed.), Porta Vittoria che Storia! Percorso nello spazio e nel tempo di un quartiere di Milano, Milano, Quattro, 2024, pp. 133-134
“Metti una sera al Colosseo”, in S. Aleni (ed.), Porta Vittoria che Storia! Percorso nello spazio e nel tempo di un quartiere di Milano, Milano, Quattro, 2024, pp. 142-145
(with E. Farinacci) “‘No Pulp Scenes on Raiuno!’ The Case of Cuori, an Italian Medical Drama on Broadcast Television", in S. Antonioni, M. Rocchi (eds.), Investigating Medical Drama TV Series: Approaches and Perspectives. 14th Media Mutations International Conference, Media Mutations Publishing, 2023, pp. 343-364
“Les films de ma vie: Pane e Tulipani”, in G. Carluccio, A. D’Aloia (eds.), L’invenzione del futuro. Trent’anni di cinema e media audiovisivi nell’Università italiana, Venezia, Marsilio, 2022, p. 322
“Televised Stations in Italy: the Visualisation of Mobility on Transportation Hubs Video Networks”, in R. Trandafoiu (ed.), Border Crossings and Mobilities on Screen, Londra-New York, Routledge, 2021, pp. 149-161
“Oltre la linea gialla. La go-tv della metropolitana milanese: posizionamento strategico e consumi in transito”, in M. Petrelli, R. Tamborrino, I. Tolic (eds.), La città globale. La condizione urbana come fenomeno pervasivo, Torino, AISU International. Associazione Italiana Studi Urbani, 2020, pp. 818-827
*Co-editorships
(with G. Crisanti, M. Mereu, P. Zeni), co-editorship of no. 28 della rivista Cinergie. Il cinema e le altre arti (Tele-Archives. Reframing Archival Research on Local Televisions Across Europe)
*Digital Supplements
(with M. Marinello), digital supplement of the volume La televisione italiana. Storie, generi e linguaggi, L. Barra, P. Brembilla, V. Innocenti, Milano, Pearson, 2024
*Reviews
“Attorno e oltre la Loggia. Mario Tirino e Adolfo Fattori (a cura di), Black Lodge. Fenomenologia di Twin Peaks” Avanguardia 21 Edizioni, Sermoneta (LT) 2021”, in Cinergie. Il cinema e le altre arti, no. 22, 2022, pp. 225-227 (recensione)
*Other Publications
He’s also author of:
digital exhibitions published on ATLas – Atlante delle televisioni locali project website (PRIN 2020, P.I.: prof. L. Barra);
“Les films de ma vie: Pane e Tulipani”, in G. Carluccio, A. D’Aloia (eds.), L’invenzione del futuro. Trent’anni di cinema e media audiovisivi nell’Università italiana, Venezia, Marsilio, 2022 (short contribution);
"L'eterno loop della maturità sui media", Link. Idee per la televisione, June 2022 (long form);
research reports published on F-ACTOR - Forme dell’attorialità mediale contemporanea project website (PRIN 2017).
*Forthcoming:
(with M. Marinello) “Television Studies in Italy: Aerial Review”, in Critical Studies in Television;
(with L. Barra), “Vizi delle private. Esordi delle tv locali e programmazione softcore”, in Atlante dell’erotismo nel cinema italiano, Sesto S. Giovanni (MI), Mimesis;
“Gabriel Garko”, in Atlante dell’erotismo nel cinema italiano, Sesto S. Giovanni (MI), Mimesis and in Quaderni del CSCI, no. 18;
“Maurizia Paradiso”, in Atlante dell’erotismo nel cinema italiano, Sesto S. Giovanni (MI), Mimesis and in Quaderni del CSCI, no. 18.
*Editorial Roles
He is managing editor and member of the Editorial Board of VIEW Journal of European Television History and Culture.
Since 2022, he has been working as a peer reviewer for several journals in the L-ART/06 field, including Cinéma & Cie, Cinergie, Critical Studies in Television, L’avventura, Series, and Scholé.
Research Area
Current research interests include:
-the history – cultural, social, and economic – of the television medium
in Italy and Europe;
-the cultures and production sites, as well as the professions, of the
television industry;
-non-institutional uses of television;
-key trends and scenarios in the contemporary audiovisual sector;
-genres, formats, and languages of entertainment, including from an
intermedial perspective;
-dynamics of intra- and transnational circulation of audiovisual material;
-non-theatrical distribution, ancillary markets, and licensing of film and
television products;
-the social significance of media and popular culture in shaping a sense of
community identity;
-developments in the out-of-home sector and the connections between the
audiovisual and transport industries.
Thesis proposals
The instructor accepts proposals for both undergraduate and master’s theses that align with the broad thematic areas of the courses taught. Particular attention is given to research projects related to the history of television in Italy, including industrial perspectives (production companies, formats, business strategies, promotional dynamics, transmedia expansions, etc.). Alternatively, it is possible to consider studies focusing on specific personalities or programmes (including TV series distributed via streaming platforms).
To assess availability and initiate an initial operational discussion, it is recommended to contact the instructor directly at the end of lectures (or via prior email). Students are reminded that for undergraduate theses, arrangements should be made at least eight months in advance of the expected graduation session, while for master’s theses it is advisable to reach an agreement with the instructor at least ten months before the expected discussion date.
Indicative keywords for thesis topics supervised by the instructor include:
-television;
-media production studies;
-contemporary creative industries;
-mobility and visual cultures;
-economics and marketing of audiovisual media;
-travel, trade & retail communication;
-branded and corporate content;
-advertising;
-journalism;
-popular culture and community identity.
This list is not exhaustive; proposals on topics not included above are also welcome.
A list of theses previously supervised by the instructor at the University of Padua is available at the following link: https://thesis.unipd.it/handle/20.500.12608/1/browse?type=contributorSupervisor&sort_by=ASC&order=1&rpp=20&etal=-1&authority=do36997&starts_with=A&filter_value_display=ROSSI,%20EMILIANO. When preparing a thesis proposal, potential candidates should avoid topics that overlap with research previously supervised by the instructor.
IMPORTANT/1: thesis proposals generated entirely or partially using AI tools will not be accepted. The instructor can withdraw from supervising a thesis if, during the drafting process, evidence of AI use emerges, even if only in compiling the bibliography.
IMPORTANT/2: the MOOC “Redigere la tesi”, provided by the School of Humanities, is essential for properly structuring the research work. The course is accessible via the study programme’s Moodle platform: https://ssu.elearning.unipd.it/course/view.php?id=14771. Additionally, the Sistema Bibliotecario d’Ateneo offers a wide range of training workshops for thesis students, useful for preparing the bibliography. Full information is available at: https://biblio.unipd.it/usa-le-biblioteche/laboratori-formazione.
