Giovanni Boccia Artieri (Ph.D.) is Full Professor in Sociology of Communication and Digital Media and Dean at the Dept. of Communication Sciences, Humanities and International Studies, University of Urbino Carlo Bo. His main research interests revolve around media theory, with a focus on social media and participatory culture. Current research projects include mediatization processes; fringe platforms; online hate speech studies; media manipulation and disinformation.

He has published many articles in national and international Journals such as Information, Communication & Society, Current Sociology, International Journal of Communication, Participations. Journal of Audience & Reception Studies. Updated publication list and profile is available here.