Riccardo Ronzani

Riccardo Ronzani is a Research Fellow at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD), Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as an external lecturer and teaching assistant. He is additionally affiliated with the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST), contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching in urban and territorial planning.

His research focuses on the intersection of architecture, energy infrastructure, and urban morphology. Key areas include energy landscapes, industrial heritage, adaptive reuse, and sustainable urban development. He explores how solar, hydroelectric, and nuclear infrastructures can be reimagined as architectural and urban design challenges, particularly through creative decommissioning and community-based planning.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in re-evaluating post-industrial sites, especially energy facilities, as opportunities for architectural innovation and landscape regeneration. His work spans journal articles, conference proceedings, and a doctoral thesis on solar landscapes in Europe, highlighting a cohesive research agenda on energy heritage and sustainable design.

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He has served as a course collaborator in multiple programs, including Heritage Renovation and Enhancement Project and Urban Design (Atelier), indicating active engagement in academic mentoring and curriculum development. He has not advised any named students in the provided text. His work is associated with collaborative research projects such as Challenge@PoliTo by Firms - EDISON NEXT SpA, suggesting industry-academia partnerships.

Ronzani is involved in research initiatives focused on energy landscapes and industrial heritage, often in collaboration with scholars like Elena Vigliocco. His work emphasizes co-productive and participatory design approaches, particularly in projects like the Borgo Monteruga energy landscape initiative.