Stefano Mulas

Stefano Mulas earned his Ph.D. in History of Science at the University of Bologna in 2025. His doctoral thesis focused on the analysis of the spread and reception of Paracelsian medicine in Medici Florence during the 16th and 17th centuries. His research aimed to understand the reasons for the interest in medicine, alchemy and chemistry at the Medici court, with particular attention to the institution and history of the grand ducal workshop, the Fonderia. With the MAP fellowship he will further explore some of the research questions raised during his doctoral project. Specifically, he will examine the history of the Fonderia at the end of the 17th century and its connections with the Accademia del Cimento through the figure of Francesco Redi (1626–1697), who was appointed as superintendent of the Fonderia in 1666. Through this fellowship he will investigate not only the relationship between different forms of practical and theoretical medical thought, but also the role of medicine and pharmacy in grand ducal politics.