Maria Cristina Antonucci has been a Social Science researcher at the CNR since 2010. After obtaining a PhD in Sociology of Culture and Political Processes (Political Processes track) in the 14th cycle at Sapienza University of Rome, she was a research fellow in Political Science at the Department of Political Science at Sapienza (2003–2005). She has taught sociological and political science subjects at the following universities: Roma Tre, L’Aquila, and Sapienza University of Rome (2004–2019). Her research interests include: lobbying and advocacy, gender issues, political participation, and the third sector. She has published articles, papers, and volumes on these topics, including:

Rappresentanza degli interessi oggi. Il lobbying nelle istituzioni europee e italiane, Carocci, 2012.

Promotional or public interest group? The advocacy and lobbying activity for gender equality in science and research by EPWS, the European Platform of Women Scientists”, in S. Avveduto, L. Pisacane (eds.) Portrait of a Lady: Women in Science. Participation Issues and Perspectives in a Globalized Research System, Gangemi, 2014.

Democrazia dal basso. Cittadini organizzati a Roma e nel Lazio (with A. Fiorenza) Gangemi, 2016.

She has collaborated with journals, consulting firms, trade unions, third-sector organizations, and civic groups to carry out training, research, and consultancy activities.