Carlos Alberto Smaniotto da Costa

Carlos Alberto Smaniotto da Costa is a Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Ecology at Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, affiliated with the Center for Research and Development in Socio-Urbanism. He co-manages the DialogUrban research network and coordinates the Natural Environment and Urban Landscape research line. His work bridges urban design, sustainable development, and socio-cultural dynamics.

• PhD in Ecologically Based Urban Planning (Leibniz University Hannover, 2001)
• Master's and Doctoral Program faculty in Urban Planning

His research spans sustainable urban development, placemaking, and digitalization, with projects like baseRiU (urban rivers) and verDEsporto (green infrastructure in pandemics). Recent publications address super-diversity, heritage communication, and Angola’s customary law.

Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2019–2025) include placemaking, socio-urban dynamics, and the intersection of technology with urban ecology. Collaborative projects span Portugal, Brazil, Italy, and Angola, emphasizing community participation and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities).

Notable roles include Project Manager for baseRiU (2020) and researcher in EU digitalization initiatives (2019–2024). His 40+ publications and 140 Scopus citations reflect interdisciplinary contributions to urban science and socio-ecological planning.