Disability: celebrating the achievements of our students and graduates

For all university students, achieving a degree and gaining recognition are important motivations.
For students with disabilities, the academic journey is full of exciting experiences, but also obstacles and barriers to overcome. For them, achieving their goals is tantamount to overcoming a great challenge.
This is why we have decided to share the success stories of our winners.
Congratulations, everyone — you are a shining example of strength, willpower, determination and passion!

Jessica Tartaglione graduated in Law

On May 6, 2025, she defended her ‘Law’ thesis, entitled ‘La Legge 170/2010: confronto tra normativa italiana ed europea (Law 170/2010: Comparison Between Italian and European Legislation)’, which was supervised by Professor Gianluca Scarchillo.

Andrea Micaloni graduated in Computer and Control Engineering

On October 26, 2024, he defended his thesis entitled 'Artificial Intelligence: Languages and Images', which was supervised by Professor Massimo Mecella.

Irene Piro graduated in Psychology and Social Processes

On July 25, 2024, she defended her thesis with a paper entitled "Sordità e stereotipi - Deafness and Stereotypes".

Antonino Brunetto graduated in Economic Sciences

On March 13, 2024, he discussed his thesis presenting a paper entitled 'Disabilità e mondo produttivo, storia di un rapporto. Il caso delle persone sorde - Disability and the productive world: history of a relation. The Case of Deaf People', which was supervised by Professor Marco Teodori.

Marco Bonuglia graduated in Languages, Cultures, Literatures, Translation 

On January 11, 2024, Marco Bonuglia defended his thesis in ‘Languages, Cultures, Literatures, Translation’ with a paper entitled ‘Anne Frank in Norway’.

Michela Cota graduated in ‘Languages, Cultures, Literatures, Translation 

On September 29, 2023, Michela Cota discussed her thesis in ‘Languages, Cultures, Literatures, Translation’ with a paper entitled ‘Analisi narratologica del romanzo di Clara Sánchez, últimas noticias del paraís - Narratological analysis of Clara Sánchez's novel, últimas noticias del paraíso’, supervised by Professor Isabella Tomassetti.

Elio Scagnetti graduated in ‘Law and Public Administration

On December 12, 2023, Elio Scagnetti defended his thesis in ‘Law and Public Administration’ with a paper entitled ‘Schleiermacher e l'interpretazione giuridica - Schleiermacher and Legal Interpretation’ supervised by Professor Gianpaolo Bartoli.

Gianluca De Filippo graduated in Aerospace Engineering

On December 5, 2023, Gianluca De Filippo discussed his thesis in ‘Aerospace Engineering’, supervised by Professor Nicola De Divitiis.

Luca Ammassari graduated in Performing Arts and the Science of Performance

On March 21, 2023, Luca Ammassari discussed his thesis with a paper entitled ‘Pulp fiction La pop culture parla di sè - Pulp fiction, Pop culture speaks for itself’ supervised by Professor Mauro di Donato.

Federica Basile graduated in Historical-Artistic Studies

On December 14, 2022, Federica Basile defended her thesis with a paper entitled ‘La Casina delle Civette a Roma: gli interventi di Duilio Cambellotti, Paolo Paschetto e Vincenzo Fasolo - La Casina delle Civette in Rome: the interventions of Duilio Cambellotti, Paolo Paschetto and Vincenzo Fasolo’ supervised by Professor Ilaria Schiaffini-

Maurizia Lorenzetti graduated in Fashion and Costume Sciences

On March 21, 2023, Maurizia Lorenzetti defended her thesis with a paper entitled ‘UCOUTURE - UNIVERSAL COUTURE Moda e disabilità- UCOUTURE - UNIVERSAL COUTURE Fashion and Disability’ supervised by Professor Chiavoni Emanuela.

Alessandro Ruffo graduated in Business Sciences

On December 12,  2022, Alessandro Ruffo defended his thesis with a paper entitled ‘L’imprenditore sordo: il caso di Roberto Wirth Hotel Hassle - The Deaf Entrepreneur: The Case of Roberto Wirth Hotel Hassler’ supervised by Professor Michele Galeotti.

Massimiliano Buttarelli completed the School of Specialisation in "Demo-ethno-anthropological heritage"

Massimiliano Buttarelli completed the School of Specialisation in Demo-Ethno-Anthropological Heritage
On January 31, 2022, he discussed his thesis with the paper is 'Epifania di un pastore perduto - Epiphany of a Lost Shepherd'.

Mariachiara Aliperti graduated in Law

Mariachiara Aliperti, on December 13, 2021, graduated in Law.
The title of her thesis is "La tutela penale delle vittime vulnerabili - Criminal protection of vulnerable victims"; theme she chose and treated with great motivation and tenacity, flanked by the speaker, Professor Mariateresa Trapasso.

Alessio Viola: Doctor of Physiotherapy

Alessio Viola, on 10 November 2021, graduated in "Physiotherapy" with a thesis entitled "Valutazione e trattamento della cervicale e alterazione posturale in pazienti con ipoacusia neurosensoriale - Evaluation and treatment of cervical and postural alteration in patients with sensorineural hearing loss" - supervised by Professor Roberta Mollica and co-supervised by Dr. Domitilla Devoto.

Roberto Cardani and his degree in Fashion and Costume Sciences

On July 16, 2021, Roberto Cardani discussed a thesis entitled "Quando lo sport incontra la moda: la maison Biagiotti e il legame con il mondo del golf - When sport meets fashion: the Biagiotti maison and the link with the world of golf".
His work wisely combines the world of sport with the world of fashion.
The speaker is Professor Cinzia Capalbo, president of the Degree Programme in "Fashion and Costume Sciences"

'Disability in the Spotlight': Vanessa Casu's graduation thesis

Vanessa Casu graduated in Public and Business Communication with a thesis entitled "La disabilità in vetrina - Disability in the Spotlight".
Her work highlights how media representations affect people's perceptions of disability, and analyses positive and negative stereotypes, drawing inspiration from films and television programmes over time.

Veronica Cosimelli graduated in "Literature, music and entertainment"

Veronica Cosimelli graduated on 24 March 2021. Her thesis, entitled "The expressive voice", analyzes the importance of the right vocal intonations when we talk to others, so as to convey emotions and concepts in an effective way.
The issue of the importance of the voice is also addressed in the field of cinema, theater and audio books, as a form of learning for all.

Cristian Cezar Dragulin: recent law graduated

Cristian graduated in Law on March 9, 2021, discussing his thesis "in presence" at his Faculty, despite the current emergency period.
The title of his thesis is "The right to the protection of personal data", in the Civil Law area, and the supervisor is Prof. Guido Alpa.

Anastasia Pinzari and her great success: the degree in "Economics"

Anastasia has reached the most important milestone; with great determination and stubbornness she graduated with a thesis entitled: "The features of the health insurance funds and the incidence of female quotas in terms of legitimacy, disparity and opportunity".
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Marta's paper: one of the best for the AESI Scientific Committee

Marta Eusepi, in the academic year 2019/2020, participated in the preparatory European studies seminars for international and community careers organized by the AESI association (European Association of International Studies).
At the end of the cycle of seminars, the students prepared a paper on a topic chosen from those treated. The paper had to be written in scientific format, with bibliography and notes.
On 29 October 2020, the AESI Management informed Marta that the Scientific Committee judged the paper as one of the best.

Daniele Vendemini graduated in "Communication, technologies and digital cultures"

On 7 October 2020, Daniele Vendemini graduated from home with a thesis entitled "Media and disability: the case of the Sapienza disabled desk and Dynamo Camp".
His paper also focused on the services offered by our Sector and the Sapienza University to students with disabilities and DSA.

Alessio Di Renzo graduated in "Linguistics" - Master's degree course

On 22 September 2020, Alessio Di Renzo defended his degree thesis from home.
The title of his work, the result of commitment and great passion, is entitled: "The lexicon of the LIS: the styles of use of the marked".

Diana Vitolo graduated from the three-year degree course in "Communication, technologies and digital cultures"

Diana Vitolo graduated from the three-year degree course in "Communication, technologies and digital cultures", on 9 July 2020 - in telematic mode.
The title of her thesis is "Journalism for the deaf: accessibility to information from TV to social networks": a topic she particularly cares about.

Federico Bassani graduated in clinical engineering 

Federico Bassani, on Tuesday 17 March 2020, graduated in clinical engineering from his living room!
In fact, the commission proclaimed him Doctor via videoconference, as is happening for many graduates in these days of Coronavirus emergency.
Federico's thesis title is "Sizing criteria for single-zone air conditioning systems".


Marianna Condito, in January she graduated in Literature and Philosophy

Marianna Condito, on January 7, 2020, graduated in Languages, cultures, literatures, translation, with a thesis entitled: "Postmemory: a journey to discover the value of memory".

Massimiliano Buttarelli, in September he discussed his master's thesis in Ethno-anthropological Disciplines

Massimiliano Buttarelli graduated in Ethno-anthropological Disciplines (LM DEA), on September 25, 2019, with a thesis entitled "Between meditation and loneliness: the shepherd who loses himself".

Ludovico Ancora graduated in Management Statistics

Ludovico Ancora graduated from the Faculty of Statistical Sciences on 17 July 2019.
The title of his thesis is:  "Green Economy: state and prospects".

Enrichetta Alimena's research was rewarded in the academic year 2017-2018 as "best degree thesis on the subject of disability"

Enrichetta Alimena graduated on January 30, 2018.
His thesis, entitled "The movement of people with motor disabilities in the 70s", was the starting point for a documentary divided into three episodes, broadcast by RAI Radiotre's Tre Soldi program (Go to the Rai Play Radio website)

 

 

 

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