University of Naples Federico II
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About University of Naples Federico II
According to Wikipedia, The University of Naples Federico II is a public university in Naples, Italy. Established in 1224, it is the oldest public or state university in the world. Noted for being the world's oldest public or state-funded university chartered by the head of a state and one of the world's ten oldest universities in continuous operation, it is also believed to be the oldest secular or non-sectarian state university in the world.
What Is University of Naples Federico II Known For?
University of Naples Federico II is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Law
- History
- Engineering
- Medical
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Education
- Political Science
- Economics
- Literature
- Business
- Earth Sciences
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
University of Naples Federico II's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Naples Federico II's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Naples Federico II ranks #245 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #321 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #250 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #318 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #154 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #269 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #483 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #341 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #302 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #389 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #377 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #647 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #481 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #493 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #400 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #1013 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #325 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #732 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #844 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #596 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #733 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #3573 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Naples Federico II ranks #5477 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Naples Federico II ranks #4494 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are University of Naples Federico II's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Naples Federico II's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and History. Here are some of University of Naples Federico II's most famous alumni:
- Thomas Aquinas
- An Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church.
- Giambattista Vico
- An Italian philosopher, rhetorician, historian and jurist.
- Giordano Bruno
- An Italian Dominican friar, philosopher and mathematician .
- Ettore Majorana
- An Italian physicist .
- Benedetto Croce
- An Italian philosopher .
- Alphonsus Liguori
- An Italian Catholic bishop .
- Giuseppe Mercalli
- An Italian volcanologist .
- Samantha Cristoforetti
- An Italian European Space Agency astronaut, former Italian Air Force pilot and engineer .
- Roberto Saviano
- An Italian journalist and writer.
- Roberto Esposito
- An Italian philosopher, who is important for his work in biopolitics .
- Chiara Nappi
- An Italian physicist.
- Nicola Fusco
- An Italian mathematician.
Who Are University of Naples Federico II's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Naples Federico II's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and History. Here are some of University of Naples Federico II's most famous faculty:
- Chiara Nappi
- An Italian physicist.
- Maurizio Porfiri
- An Italian electrical engineer, researcher.
- Nicola Scafetta
- An Italian climatologist.
- Sendurai Mani
- A Professor.
- Marco Tedesco
- An Italian climate scientist.
- Antonio Lieto
- A Computer scientist, cognitive scientist, researcher.
- Giovanni Benelli
- An Italian entomologist .
- Costanza Bonadonna
- An Italian volcanologist .
- Claudio Napoli
- A Researcher.
- Antonio De Maio
- An Italian engineer.
- Graziano Pesole
- A Researcher.
- Giovanni Russo
- A .
