Michela Massimi

Michela Massimi is an Italian and British philosopher of science who holds the position of Professor of Philosophy of Science at the University of Edinburgh. She was born in Italy and later acquired British citizenship. Her academic journey began at Sapienza University of Rome, followed by a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. She has held academic positions at University College London before moving to the University of Edinburgh in 2012. Massimi's scholarly work is primarily focused on the philosophy of science, with significant contributions to discussions on scientific realism, perspectival realism, and the philosophical underpinnings of the right to participate in scientific endeavors. She served as the co-editor-in-chief of the *British Journal for the Philosophy of Science* from 2011 to 2016 and has held leadership roles in major professional organizations, including serving as Vice President of the European Philosophy of Science Association (2015-2019) and President of the Philosophy of Science Association (2023-2024). Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Wilkins–Bernal–Medawar Medal and Lecturer from the Royal Society in 2017 and the Lakatos Award from the London School of Economics in 2023 for her book *Perspectival Realism*. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Royal Astronomical Society, and Academia Europaea.