The main topic of Alessandro’s research is the study and the analysis of the Hellenistic and Roman coarse wares of the Mediterranean area, particularly in the aspects concerning their productions, functions and distribution. His work focuses on Greek, indigenous and Roman sites of Italy, as well as on the islands of the Maltese archipelago and Antikythera (Greece). He has particular research interests in the role of cooking and kitchen vessels in the cult places (Tas-Silġ and Ghar ix-Xih–Maltese archipelago, and Santa Maria d’Agnano, Apulia, Italy), as well as in productive (Metapontion, Italy) and in urban contexts (Rome, Turin, Alba Pompeia). Alessandro is also involved in the analysis of Roman pottery from the Antikythera Survey Project.

Alessandro have also gained research skills and experience in the methodological aspects of the material culture and in the study of other finds, as terracotta figurines, corals and indicators of craft productions (kiln tools and  iron slags).

Within the Tracing Networks subproject “Weaving relationships: loom weights and cross-cultural networks in the ancient Mediterranean”. he is analysing morphological, technological, decorative and functional aspects of the loom weights, another indicator of craft production. Their systematic study and use over a wide range of sites and contexts of Southern Italy and Greece will provide knowledge of textile production across the Mediterranean world, adding new insights on identities and social relationships.