Andrea studied philosophy at the University of Pisa, Scuola Normale Superiore, the University of Sheffield, and the University of Leeds. Before moving to Hong Kong (2009-2011, 2012-present), he also worked in South Korea (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2011-12). His areas of current interest include: Personal Identity & Applied Ethics and Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art (in particular, art and ethics).