Angela Cresta

Angela Cresta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) at the University of Sannio. Her work focuses on Economic and Political Geography, with a strong emphasis on urban planning, territorial systems, and regional development. She has contributed extensively to discussions on smart cities, tourism geography, and sustainable policy frameworks.

Her research explores:

• Integration of technology in urban development for sustainability
• Transformation of cities like Benevento and Castellammare di Stabia
• Role of place-based strategies in addressing marginality

Notable projects include the European FP7-ENERGY-2012-SMARTCITIES initiative on urban resource management and analyses of Campania's agrifood systems. While her recent 2024 curatorship on Internal Areas highlights participatory approaches, her 2015 Smart City paper discusses rethinking urban models through tech-driven equity.

Scientific contributions span from climate adaptation strategies to rural workforce studies, though no explicit awards are documented. Her collaborations with scholars like Ilaria Greco and Filippo Bencardino underscore interdisciplinary research in regional policy and sustainable development.