Giambattista BUFALINO

Giambattista Bufalino is a researcher in General and Social Pedagogy at the Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, Italy, where he teaches intercultural education and general education. He holds a PhD in Educational Research and Development from the University of Lincoln, UK, and the National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professorship in Italy. With a diverse academic background, Dr. Bufalino has extensive research and teaching experience in several European countries, including Denmark, Malta, the UK, Slovakia, and Estonia.

Dr. Bufalino’s primary research interests focus on educational leadership, teacher training, intercultural education, and sustainability in education. Recently, his research has expanded to explore how insular and archipelagic environments shape educational practices and policies. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a Dissertation Supervisor and External Examiner at the Institute for Education in Malta.

Dr. Giambattista Bufalino was awarded the Italian Prize for Pedagogy in 2020 for his book Pedagogia e leadership educativa (Pedagogy and Educational Leadership). In addition, his research project on "Eco-Narrative in Education" received the "Basile Prize" for Public Administration Training. He is actively engaged in numerous national and international research collaborations and is affiliated with prominent academic associations, including the Italian Society of Pedagogy (SIPED), the Italian Society of General and Social Pedagogy (SIPEGES), and the British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society (BELMAS). Dr. Bufalino’s scholarly work includes numerous publications in international journals, as well as presentations at national and international conferences.