May 08, 2025 | News | New Faces at MPIDR

Welcome, Antonino Polizzi!

Antonino Polizzi has been a researcher in the Laboratory of Population Health at the Department of Social Demography since February. He will defend his doctoral thesis in sociology at the University of Oxford. In Rostock, he finds the astronomical clock in St. Mary's Church particularly interesting.

What question drives you most in your research?

My research focuses on recent trends in life expectancy, particularly in high-income countries where progress has slowed down. I'm looking into the causes of death and age groups contributing to these trends. I'm also interested in formal and mathematical demography and finding new ways to analyze mortality and fertility data.

What are you particularly looking forward to as you start working at the MPIDR?

I’m really looking forward to joining the vibrant community at MPIDR, with all the seminars, lectures, and even ping-pong tournaments!

What do you like most about Rostock?

What never ceases to amaze me is the astronomical clock in Rostock's St. Mary’s Church. It’s such a fascinating mix of history, science, and craftsmanship.

What are you obsessed with at the moment besides demography?

Lately, I’ve been really into running and swimming, especially running—it’s the perfect way to explore more of Rostock.

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