The President of ANVUR holds the legal representation of the Agency and ensures its strategic and operational coordination, guaranteeing the cohesion of its activities. This role is currently held by Prof. Antonio Felice Uricchio.

President of ANVUR's Governing Board since January 7, 2020

Professor Antonio Felice Uricchio is a Full Professor of Tax Law at the University of Bari "Aldo Moro" (currently on leave following his appointment at ANVUR). He has served as President of ANVUR's Governing Board since January 7, 2020, a position he assumed after being appointed as a Board member on June 19, 2019, by Decree of the President of the Republic. With his extensive academic and managerial experience, he has introduced a strategic vision focused on innovation and quality in the evaluation of the university and research system.

From 2013 to 2019, Professor Uricchio was Rector of the University of Bari "Aldo Moro", where he played a key role in modernizing and internationalizing the institution. Under his leadership, the university expanded its research and educational programs, focusing on inclusivity and global collaborations. During his tenure, he also served as President of the Regional University Coordination Committee (CURC), which brings together the universities of Puglia, and led the Department of Legal and Economic Systems of the Mediterranean.

Throughout his career, he has held a variety of significant positions, including: Dean of the Second Faculty of Law at the University of Bari, Vice Director of the Department for the Study of Mediterranean Societies, Director of the Department of Legal and Economic Systems of the Mediterranean, Member of the Academic Senate, where he chaired several important committees on patents, environmental policies, internationalization, and budgeting.

Professor Uricchio has taught Tax Law in numerous degree programs, including those at the Department of Law and the Department of Economics, Management, and Business Law. His teaching experience extends beyond Italy, as he has been invited to lecture at universities in Argentina, Spain, Poland, and Albania. He currently teaches at the Our Lady of Good Counsel University in Tirana. His international outlook has led him to collaborate with institutions worldwide, and he has frequently been invited as a speaker at international conferences and seminars. He also directed the Buenos Aires Legal Exchange Academy, strengthening academic ties between Italy and Latin America. In Italy, he has contributed to postgraduate education by teaching in advanced tax law programs at top universities such as: University of Bari, Bocconi University, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan), University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum). Beyond his academic roles, Professor Uricchio has worked closely with public institutions, including: Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s Financial Police), School of Advanced Studies in Economics and Finance, National School of Public Administration. He has also coordinated master’s programs and high-level training initiatives on topics such as environmental crimes, eco-mafia, customs law, and money laundering. His research and institutional involvement include serving as: Coordinator of a PhD program on Public Administration, Economics, and Environmental Governance,  Faculty member of a PhD program in Rights, Economy, and Mediterranean Cultures. In addition, he has played a crucial role in evaluating and improving Italy’s university system. Between 2011 and 2014, he was a member of ANVUR’s Evaluation Group (GEV) for Research Quality Assessment (VQR) in the Legal Area.

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