Silvana Matassini - Academic Portfolio

Personal website designed for Silvana Matassini, PhD, a Peruvian medical anthropologist and qualitative researcher specializing in women’s health, gender and intercultural health.

About the project

The website is a professional platform to present the academic work, research and teaching experience of Silvana Matassini, whose expertise spans medical anthropology, women’s health and gender studies.

Key features

Professional presentation

• Clear, concise academic profile
• Well-defined areas of expertise
• Highlighted teaching experience
• Professional identity as a qualitative researcher

Areas of expertise

• Medical anthropology and intercultural health
• Women’s health and gender perspective
• Specialized qualitative research
• University teaching on related topics

Site sections

• Personal introduction with a bio
• Research areas and expertise
• Teaching and academic experience
• Professional contact information

Design approach

The design follows principles of academic minimalism:

• Clean, professional typography
• Minimal design that puts content first
• Sober aesthetic suited to academia
• Simple, intuitive navigation
• Responsive design for every device

Teaching experience

The site highlights Silvana’s teaching experience in:

• Medical anthropology
• Women’s health
• Gender studies
• Qualitative methodology

Book club

The site mentions her passion for book clubs, specifically one focused on women and health, where she encourages discussion and knowledge sharing on these critical topics.

Technologies used

• Jekyll as the static site generator
• Markdown for easy content management
• HTML5/CSS3 for structure and styling
• Responsive design, mobile-first
• Minimal CSS for maximum readability

Impact

The website gives an academic and researcher a professional online presence, making it easier for colleagues, students, institutions and collaborators interested in her work on medical anthropology and women’s health to get in touch.

Main message

“Hello, I’m Silvana. I am a Peruvian medical anthropologist and qualitative research specialist with a focus on women’s health, gender, and intercultural health.”

Professional identity

The website clearly reflects Silvana’s professional identity as:

• Specialized qualitative researcher
• Academic with teaching experience
• Specialist in women’s health and gender
• Facilitator of knowledge through book clubs