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Dr. Elisa Pieri is a senior lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester. She has a rich background in interdisciplinary research, focusing primarily on the social implications of security, technology, and urban environments. Her current research investigates how Western cities are preparing for and responding to global pandemics, with interests spanning biopolitics, governance, and the ethical and legal dimensions of emerging technologies. Elisa has conducted numerous externally funded projects exploring controversial issues at the intersection of policy, science, discourse, and technology. With expertise in urban sociology, design, and the built environment, she critically examines how urban spaces are influenced by societal risks such as pandemics. Elisa actively engages with media and public discourse around these themes and contributes to various academic and professional bodies relating to her fields of study. She holds a Laurea from the University of Bologna, an MSc from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD from the University of Manchester. Her work has been recognized with prestigious fellowships, including a Simon Research Fellowship and a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in sociology focusing on urban studies and sociological theory.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.