Associate Professor
GEOG-01/A Geografia
simone.bozzato@uniroma2.it
Other professional positions
Since June 2020: coordinator of the TUReg Professionalizing Degree Course in Food and Wine Tourism of the Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since July 2019: coordinator of the Macro-area of Letters and Philosophy of the Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2018: member of the management of the “Geographical Documents” Series ISSN: 2281-7549
Member of the board of the Department of History, Humanities and Society
Representative for the Department of History, Cultural Heritage, Education and Society in the University Commission on Sustainable Development and coordinator of the Territory Commission
Member of the Scientific Technical Committee of the ITS Turismo Alta Formazione Foundation.
Member of the Board of the LAG Pre.Gio. Local Action Group of the Prenestini Mountains and Giovenzano Valley
Member of the Pa.Ter Research Center. Landscape and Territory, established by the Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2018, with the delegation of the Tor Vergata University of Rome, member of the Lazio Region Observatory for Tourism
From 2014 to 2017 assumed the role of university entrepreneur as a partner in the university spin off Carpool s.r.l.
Positions held
August 2018 to 2024: qualified for the role of Full Professor (M-GGR/01)
Since December 2015: associate Professor (M-GGR/01), Tor Vergata University of Rome – Department of History, Cultural Heritage, Education and Society
December 2008 – December 2015: researcher (M-GGR / 01), Tor Vergata University of Rome – Department of History, Cultural Heritage, Education and Society
Education
Ph.D., Geography, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Faculty of Literature and Philosophy, 2007 Areas of specialization: Human and Physical Geography
Teaching Positions
Courses
Since 2019-20, co-lecturer of the Travel Writing Laboratory in the Bachelor Degree Course in Tourism Sciences, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2019-20, lecturer of module B Geography “Population and environmental resources” in the BA and the MA Degrees in History and Document Sciences, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2019-20, lecturer in the Professionalizing Degree Course in Food and Wine Tourism (TUReg), Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2013, lecturer in the BA degree of Tourism Sciences (sciTUR), Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2011 lecturer in European Union Geography, BA Degree in Classics, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Since 2012, lecturer with eLearning unit (Scuola IAD), BA Degree in Tourism Sciences, Tor Vergata University of Rome
From 2013 to 2015: instructor in Geography courses for the qualification of secondary teachers, Tor Vergata University of Rome
From 2012 to 2014 lecturer in the Geography course “Population and environmental resources” for the degrees offered by the Macroarea of Letters and Philosophy, Tor Vergata University of Rome
PhD teaching activities
Since 2017, lecturer in the PhD Programme “Cultural Heritage, Education and Society “ at the Tor Vergata University of Rome
In 2013, teaching activities in the PhD of “Historical, Geographical Studies and International Relations” of the University of Salento, on the theme “Major events and territorial transformations: Mediterranean cities in comparison”
Master committee chair
Since 2019, coordinator of the first level University Master, “Culture of food and food and wine traditions”, Tor Vergata University of Rome and BAICR;
Since 2017, coordinator of the first level University Master, “Travel Reportage”, Tor Vergata University of Rome and BAICR
Since 2013, coordinator of the second level University Master, eLearning unit, “Geography and development of the territory: communicating and enhancing transformations – GEO”
Other teaching activities
Since January 2020, lecturer for a Course in Tourism Geography (20 hours) in the ITS Turismo Course of Lecce “superior technician specialized in management and digital and real marketing for the development of a destination” of Pietramontecorvino, Foggia “
From September 2019 to January 2020 educational activities teacher (60 hours)
In 2011, 2012 and 2013 educational activities teacher in the postgraduate course in “Culture and hospitality practices in the tourism-hotel sector”
Since 2010, teacher in the master’s degree in “Culture of food and food and wine traditions” and “Travel Reportage”, by the Tor Vergata University of Rome and the BAICR Sistema Cultura association
In 2007 teaching activities related to the course of Geography aimed at teaching the seminar entitled “The relationship between economy and culture: analysis and new intervention strategies on territory”, Tor Vergata University of Rome
In 2006 teaching activities related to the Geography course aimed at teaching the seminar entitled “SLOT Local Tourist Systems”, Tor Vergata University of Rome
In 2006 teaching activity related to the Geography course aimed at teaching the seminar entitled “The relationship between economy and culture: analysis and new intervention strategies on the territory”, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Academic year 2005-06, teaching activities relating to the Summer Courses of Italian Language and Culture for foreign students aimed at teaching two courses within the section “Culture and Territory “, Tor Vergata University of Rome
In 2005 organization and lecturer during seminars related to the Geography course aimed at “Teaching the fundamentals of the applications of information technology to Geography”, Tor Vergata University of Rome
In 2004-2005 lecturer during seminars related to the Geography of Tourism course aimed at understanding the geographical development and evolution of the tourism phenomenon in Sardinia. Seminar entitled “From mass tourism to cultural tourism”, Tor Vergata University of Rome
Fields of research
The research interests were first oriented to consider the relationship between humanity and environment in the construction and transformation of the territories, with particular attention to the Italian regions of the middle Tyrrhenian. Then, the research activity has been focused on the relationship between tourism activities and territorial development intended as forms of enhancement of environmental and cultural heritage, particularly landscape heritage with a wider sustainability approach and with special attention to marginal areas and inner peripheries
Editorial boards
From April 2019 – Director of the “Tourism and Hospitality Territories” series, Armando Editore
From 2021 Director of the series Geography and Culture, UniversItalia, Rome
Since 2018 member of the scientific committee of the Journal “Documenti Geogerafici” ISSN: 2281- 7549
Peer Reviewer for the following journals
Bollettino della Società Geografica Italiana ISSN: 1121-7820
Documenti Geografici ISSN: 2281-7549
Research training and grants
MIND – Mountains inside the Mountain
Member of the Local Unit of Project, Sapienza University of Rome and Tor Vergata University of Rome
Financed by Decree No. 2791 of 25/11/2021 by MIUR, in the PRIN financing programme
Greening the Visual: an Environmental Atlas of Italian Landscapes
Local project coordinator
Financed from 01-03-2020 to 01-03-2023 by MIUR (Ministry of Education and University) within the PRIN funding program
DAHM – Digital Art and History for Villa Mondragon (DTC Distretto Turistico Tecnologico)
Coordinator of the humanities area of the project
Financed 2018-2020 by the Lazio Region
Cult-RInG Cultural Routes as Investment for Growth and Jobs, Interreg Europe
Scientific coordinator of the Action plan, Lazio Region
Financed by the European Union, INTERREG 2017-2020 program
Territorial Impact Assessment of the territorial cohesion of the Italian regions. Model, based on place evidence, for the evaluation of policies aimed at the development of the green economy in inner areas and metropolitan suburbs
Member of the project
Financed from 05.02.2015 to 05.02.2018 by MIUR (Ministry of Education and University) within the PRIN funding program
Enpi Med – “Future of Our Past” (FOP)
Scientific coordinator of the project
Financed for 2014-17 by the EU “ENPI CBC” Mediterranean Sea Basin Program
Francigena V.E.R.S.O. SUD (Francigena Southbound)
Local project coordinator
Financed for 2015-2016 by the Lazio Region
Cultural Routes and prospects of tourism development in the Lazio Region (Italy)
Scientific coordinator of the project
Funded for 2016-17 by the Tor Vergata University of Rome in the funding program, Consolidate the
Foundation
Inclusive communities and new territorialities. Urban spaces among socio-cultural traditions and innovative processes
Member of the project
Financed for 2015-2017 by MIUR, in the SIR funding program
The middle Aniene Valley: history of a cultural landscape
Member of the project
Financed for 2015 by the Tor Vergata University of Rome in the funding program, Uncoverig Excellence
Technical poles. For the promotion of the culture of innovation and technology transfer
Project coordinator
Financed for 2014-15 by the Lazio Region
Explorations and science. From the new discoveries of homo in Eritrea to the Archives. A journey through time in search of our history
Co-coordinator of the project
Financed by MIUR, law 6/2000, program agreement (2014-15)
GIS between nature and technology. Tool for teaching and disseminating scientific culture “ II Experimentation, (2011-2012)
Coordinator of the project
Financed by MIUR
GIS between nature and technology. Tool for teaching and disseminating scientific culture (2009-2010) Coordinator of the project
Financed by MIUR
Survey on urban gardens and green areas of Rome “Urban gardens mapping, green areas of Rome”
Coordinator of the project
Financed by the “Municipality of Rome, Department of Agriculture”
Landscape scenarios for the metropolitan area of Rome
Member of the working group that contributed to the drafting of the research
Financed by Provinciattiva (Province of Rome)
Intervention tools for urban sustainability: comparative analysis of experiences in European metropolitan areas
Member of the working group
Financed by the Municipality of Rome
The Tor Bella Monaca Theater: impact analysis in the territory of Municipality VIII
Member of the working group
Financed by the Municipality of Rome
Selected international colloquia and papers
Reports: “2009 World Swimming Championships – 2020 Olympics. The southern suburbs of Rome between failed urban transformations and major events” and within Session no. 3 “Major events, crisis and regeneration of the urban fabric: functional contents, material signs, symbolic values, at stake”
XXXI AGEI Congress, State University of Milan, 12/06/2012
Report at the International Geographical Union Congress, Cologne (Deutschland), within the IGU Commission on the Dynamics of Economic Spaces: Emerging Economic Spaces
University of Cologne, 25-30 / 08/2012
Lecture with Alessandro Ricci “Rio de Janeiro, Rome and mega events: comparing models of urban development”
4th International Congress “Science and Technology for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranean Basin. Museum, Cultural Identity, Sustainable Development”
University of Athens, 22-25 / 10/2013
“Mobility and Hospitable City” Report
I am meeting internationally in honor of Guido Martinotti
Rome, Italian Geographic Society, 16-17 / 01/2014
Organization of the kick-off meeting of the Enpi Med project – “Future of Our Past” (FOP) and report on the topic of “Strategic Analysis and Training”
Rome, Italian Geographic Society, 17-19 / 02/2014
Organization of the conference “What perspectives for Eritrea Italy for Africa. Cooperation, Development and Sustainability in today’s Eritrea”
Rome, Italian Geographic Society, 24-26 / 02/2014
Contribution “The itineraries of the Great War”
VIII Seminar of historical-cartographic studies “From the map to GIS”
University of RomaTRE, 21/05/2014
Organization of the meeting related to the “Future of Our Past” project
Ravello, University Center for Cultural Heritage, 02-03 / 02/2015.
Organization of the international conference “Sustainable tourism in historic centers. The strategic roles of local communities”
Report “Historic centers and tourism development: the sustainable approach”
Bethlehem, Dar Al-Kalima College (Palestinian Territories), 13/05/2015
Report “A Sociedad Geográfica Italiana y el Perú: viajeros y exploradores italianos” during the conference organized on the occasion of the visit of a delegation of the Italian Geographic Society
Lima, Italian Cultural Institute in Peru, 06/11/2015
Organization and final contributions of the international conference “Culture-guided strategy in tourism development. Opportunities for the Historic Centers of the Mediterranean Region”
Municipality of Mahdia, (Tunisia) 13/12/2016
Promotion with Fiorella Dallari, Mrcgherita Azzari, Alessia Mariotti, Chiara Rabbiosi, Anna Trono and Fabio Pollice of the session S16 – “Variable geographies in the European and Mediterranean framework of cultural itineraries. (Trans) disciplinary revolutions, methodologies of analysis and territorial policies on travels and paths / European and Mediterranean geographies of cultural itineraries. (Trans) disciplinary revolutions, urban and regional methodologies and police forces “in the context of the XXXII Italian Geographic Congress entitled” The contribution of geography between revolutions and reforms”
Report in the same session “Variable geographies in a Southern Way. Cultural itineraries between failed Revolutions and Reforms, yes, slow ones”
Rome, Sapienza University of Rome, 07-10 / 06/2017
Lecture with Prof. Fabio Pollice at the “Forum sobre os Desafios da Preservação do Património and Desenvolvimento do Turismo Cultural” intervention title “Por um turismo de base comunitária; cooperation experiences with a kiss in the Mediterranean”
Santiago – Cape Verde, Almicar Cavral Foundation 03/11/2017
Organizer of the convention on sports tourism at the Palazzo delle Federazioni Sportive-CONI- “The University for the revival of sports tourism in Rome and Lazio”
Rome, Auditorium of the CONI Sports Federations Building, 09/04/2018
Participation in the study conference “Territori spezzati. Causes and consequences of demographic decline and abandonment in inland areas in Italy from unity to today”
Siena, University of Siena 24-25 / 05/2018
Participation in the International Conference “The victim as a cultural expression. Representation, perception and symbolism “, with a joint contribution with Prof. Fabio Pollice entitled” Tourism and Mediterranean Historical Centers between homologation and abandonment: Local communities victims or executioners?”
Nicosia, University of Cyprus, 05-07 / 06/2018.
Organizer for the National Office for the Pastoral Care of Leisure, Tourism and Sport, of the Euro-Mediterranean Symposium entitled “Towards an identity of religious tourism” in two different sessions:
Assisi, January 18-19, 2019
Sotto il Monte, May 17-18, 2019
Participation in the International Conference “An Itinerary between East and West: the Silk Road from (and towards) the Mediterranean”
Report “The Silk Road 2.0”
Cairo, Egypt, 6-7 / 07/2019
Participation in the International Conference “Cultural paths as investments for growth and work”
Report “Via Francigena del Sud and Comino di San Paolo / Via Appia Regina Viarum”
On line by Zoom videoconference 26/05/2020
Participation in the first Annual Conference, online, “St Paul’s footsteps – the European Cultural Route” European Gouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGCT)
Report “Via Francigena of South Lazio Region”
On line by Zoom videoconference 12/15/2020
Conference “Cultural diversity and biodiversity. The question of food”
Report in the section “The culture of food” speech “Food landscapes and resilient communities”
Roma Tre University, Rome, 21/05/2021
10th Study Day “Beyond Globalization” Society of Geographical Studies
Coordinator of the session “Suburbs in chains: socio-territorial exclusion, exclusion, marginality, encounters” and report “Redistribution of the urban population and territorial contradictions: expanding suburbs in a capital in chains”