Federico Germani

Federico Germani is Head of the Applied Research and Impact Evaluation practice and Co-director of the ITE Lab (Information, Technology & Experimental Ethics) at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (IBME), University of Zurich.

He builds evidence and practical tools to manage mis/disinformation. His research examines how mis/disinformation and AI-driven information ecosystems shape belief formation, public discourse, and institutional trust. Working at the intersection of information science, technology, and ethics, he focuses on infodemic management, information literacy, social listening, and the ethical governance of emerging technologies.

Through collaborations with international organizations, academic institutions, and private-sector partners, he translates research findings into actionable strategies for crisis communication, education, and policy design. His work aims to strengthen truth, trust, and democratic resilience in complex information environments.

Federico was a Visiting Fellow at the Information Futures Lab at Brown University, and has served as rapporteur for the World Health Organization panel on ethical considerations in social listening and infodemic management. He is a member of the Digital Society Initiative Health (DSI Health) and has published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including BMJ Global Health, Journal of Medical Ethics, JMIR, Science Advances, and The American Journal of Bioethics. His research has been featured in international media outlets such as The Times, The Verge, El País, Fast Company, and MIT Technology Review.