Dr. Massimo Riva

Biography

Massimo Riva is a Professor in Italian Studies at Brown University, where he focuses on the intersection of humanities and emerging digital technologies. He received his Laurea in Philosophy from the University of Florence in 1979 and earned his Ph.D. in Italian Literature from Rutgers University in 1986. Riva has authored several influential books, including works on literary maladies in the 18th century and the impact of digital technologies on literature. His notable publications include 'Il Futuro della Letteratura' and 'Pinocchio Digitale'. He is recognized for directing the Virtual Humanities Lab and has been involved in multiple interdisciplinary projects that blend literature with digital scholarship. His innovative teaching methods and research on representations of culture through digital media earned him the prestigious Royce Family Professorship for Teaching Excellence. Riva has received numerous awards, including the Order of Merit from the Italian Republic and grants from major foundations such as the National Endowment for the Humanities. He has held visiting positions at distinguished institutions worldwide, notably at the University of Bologna and University of Sydney. Riva's research interests include the genealogical study of digital storytelling and visual culture, as well as the critical discourse surrounding artificial intelligence in the humanities.

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