Degree in Humanities, University of Calabria (Summa cum laude).
PhD in History and Computing, University of Bologna, Italy (2001)
Temporary professor of Medieval urban history, IULM University, Milan (1999-2000).
Research fellow in Medieval History (2000-2004), IULM University, Milan.
Research Professor in Medieval History, IULM University, Milan (2004-2007).
2003-2012 Member of Research Doctorate in History and Computing, University of Bologna
November 2007 Research Professor, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Bologna.
Since September 2015 is an Associate Professor at the Dpt of Education, and from 2022 at the Dept of Architecture, University of Bologna.
Vice-President of the "International Commission for the History of Towns"
Director of “Centro Gina Fasoli per la storia delle cittа” – Dept. of Architecture- University of Bologna
Member of the Book History Research Network
Honorary Visiting Fellow - Centre for Urban History - University of Leicester
Her current research mainly focuses on Medieval Urban history; Book production in the Middle Ages; History and new technologies; Cultural Heritage and Citizenship
