Lorenzo Coretti is an Italian academic with experience in research, TV production and journalism both in Italy and the United Kingdom. He researched and published in the field of critical theory of technology and social movement theory. In particular, Lorenzo focused on the relationship between technological design and social movement activities, such as mobilization strategies, organizational patterns, and collective identity.
He recently completed a PhD at the Communication and Media Research Institute(CAMRI), at the University of Westminster. In 2008 the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) has rated CAMRI as the best media and communication research centre in the United Kingdom.
He is also member of the Editorial Board of the Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture (WPCC) where he co-edited a special issue entitled The Role of Social Media in Revolutions – Past and Present.
His teaching interests include courses in digital media, social media, political communication, and digital marketing.
