Francesco Martinico

Francesco Martinico serves as Full Professor of Urban Planning (CEAR-12/B) at the University of Catania's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture since November 2017, with office hours held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00-12:00 via Microsoft Teams (Code: 1t25ynq). Previously, he was Associate Professor (2005-2017) and Researcher (2001-2005) at the same institution, teaching Territorial Planning, Land Engineering, and Urban Sociology.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Urban and Territorial Planning (1999, XI cycle) from the joint program of Palermo, Catania, and Reggio Calabria Universities
• Research Trainee at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France (1990-1991)
• Civil Engineering degree, Magna cum Laude, specializing in Architecture and Town Planning from University of Catania (1987)

Professor Martinico's research focuses on urban and territorial transformation through GIS applications, with special attention to historic center preservation, manufacturing impacts, and landscape/environmental protection. His work spans industrial area planning, economic development relationships, and increasingly addresses climate change consequences and demographic aging effects on territories.

He actively participates in major research initiatives including the PRIN 2022 PNRR project "Restoring Biodiversity as a tool for Climate Change Mitigation" and previously led the Erasmus+ AdapTM climate change program with international partners from Egypt, Greece, Lithuania, and Slovenia. His research portfolio includes EU programs SPECIAL and GRABS focusing on spatial planning and energy solutions for communities.

Professor Martinico maintains extensive territorial service commitments:

• Coordinator for Ragusa urban plan (with Riccardo Privitera)
• Member of research groups for Acireale and Rosolini urban plans
• Technical Scientific Group member for Catania Metropolitan City Strategic Plan
• Scientific director for Avola master plan (2013-2021)
• Member of Sicilian Regional Territorial Plan working group (since 2018)

His professional affiliations demonstrate significant academic engagement:

• Advisory Board member, International Journal of Euro-Mediterranean Studies
• Editorial Board member, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
• Member, Italian Society of Urban Planners (SIU) since 2001
• Member, International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISoCaRP) since 2003
• Regular reviewer for indexed scientific journals