Francesca Perugia

Francesca Perugia is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Design and the Built Environment within the Faculty of Humanities. She holds positions in both academic and administrative roles, including the Office of the Provost. With qualifications from the University of Roma Tre (B.Arch.) and University of Western Australia (PhD), her work bridges academic research, policy advocacy, and industry practice.

• Education:
  • B.Arch. (cum Lode), University of Roma Tre, Rome
  • M. Soc. Sc., University La Sapienza, Rome
  • PhD, University of Western Australia

Her research focuses on housing policy, climate adaptation, and sustainable urban development, with emphasis on disaster-responsive housing, aging populations' housing needs, and migrant housing challenges. She leads AHURI-funded projects like 'Improving Australian climate change adaptation strategies' and 'Older people, homelessness & homelessness risk.'

Her publications span The Conversation, Australian Planner, and interdisciplinary journals, addressing topics like refugee housing resilience and policy failures in Perth's housing affordability. She has received teaching excellence awards in 2019 and 2021 for innovative pedagogy.

Francesca advises on housing policy at local and national levels, collaborating with agencies like the WA Department of Communities and the Mid West Development Commission. Her work integrates architectural expertise with social equity goals to advance resilient urban futures.