Martina Gianola has worked as junior researcher at the Institute for Comparative Federalism of Eurac Research since July 2022. Previously, she worked as humanitarian worker with minorities in the Middle East, a geographical area that continues to be part of her main interests. Martina holds a degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs, a master in International Cooperation (Development- Emergencies) and she is currently pursuing a master in Emergency Governance at the Faculty of Law of the University of Verona.