Federica Marulo

Federica Marulo is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Research Centre Arts in Society (AiS) at Delft University of Technology. Her work focuses on cultural heritage preservation, military architecture, and historical landscapes, with a particular emphasis on cross-country comparisons between Italy and the Netherlands. She holds a PhD from TU Delft (2022) and has contributed to projects such as the Heritage Pasts and Futures initiative, exploring intangible and material heritage dynamics.

Her research interests include sustainable use of historical landscapes, military fortification systems, and the interplay between architecture and natural environments. Notable projects involve the analysis of preservation strategies for historic military systems in Western Europe, the conservation of Sorrento’s cultural landscapes, and the study of Dutch hydraulic defense systems. She has published widely on topics ranging from concrete materials in 19th-century Dutch military structures to the revitalization of industrial heritage sites.

Marulo collaborates on interdisciplinary teams addressing heritage challenges and has organized events on cultural identity and heritage management. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental and cultural sustainability. Current activities include advancing preservation methodologies and promoting heritage as a driver of community resilience.