Dr Lorenzo Sartori (he/him)

I am an analytical philosopher of science with a humanities background. Since my PhD, I am interested in the way science represents the world of phenomena through different media and methods – modelling, sampling, thought experimentation and visual representation. I analyse how scientists actually interpret and use different forms of representations, but also try to find the epistemological, normative foundations of such representational practices. To do that, I apply traditional philosophical methods, like conceptual analysis, study of historical cases, and logical reasoning.

Currently, I am a Leverhulme Fellow at the University of Sheffield. I obtained my PhD at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2024. Previously, I studied philosophy at the University of Trento (2012/15) and the University of Bologna (2015/2018), with study exchanges at the University of Vienna (Sept. 2014 – Feb. 2015) and at Columbia University in New York (Sept. – Dec. 2017). I then completed a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Science at the LSE (2018/2019). Before coming to Sheffield, I worked as a research collaborator at the IMT Lucca (2024/25), with research visits at the Institute Vienna Circle (3 months) and the University of Hannover (1 month).