Ana Maria Pacetti

Ana Maria Pacetti is a young researcher and architect with affiliations at Nova University of Lisbon, University of Aveiro, and University of Porto. Currently pursuing her master's degree in Urban Planning and Design at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, she has held research positions at institutions including São Paulo Research Foundation (2017-2019) and Innovative Prison Systems (2022-2023). Her work bridges urban planning with social justice, focusing on participatory methodologies and sustainability.

• Education: B.Sc. in Architecture and Urban Planning (2019) from São Paulo State University (UNESP)
• Current: M.Sc. in Urban Planning and Design at University of Porto

Her research explores urban morphology, heritage preservation, and nature-based solutions for urban sustainability, with fieldwork in Brazil, Portugal, and Croatia. Publications highlight cross-border comparative studies, Google Geo tools applications, and community-led planning.

Recent projects include contributions to the Envision project (2024–) focused on environmental assessment for sustainable cities. She has received scientific initiation scholarships from São Paulo Research Foundation and participated in Erasmus+-funded internships with Social Fringe NGO (2023).

• Scientific Awards: Finalist in Public Management Trainee Program (Vetor Brasil, 2019)
• Professional Experience: Infrastructure coordination in Espírito Santo Prison Modernization Program (2019–2021), public policy consulting for Vetor Brasil (2019–2020)

Active in public engagement, Ana co-organized the 10th Architecture Week at UNESP (2016) and advocates for vegetarian menu inclusion in university dining facilities. Her work integrates urban planning, social justice, and climate transition initiatives.