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Carmela Cucuzzella is a Full Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Urban Planning at Université de Montréal, affiliated with the School of Design. She holds a PhD in Urban Planning and has transitioned from a career in computational research to academia, focusing on sustainable design and eco-didactic practices. Her work bridges architecture, urban design, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing public space interventions and equitable urban development.
Education: She earned a PhD in Urban Planning from Université de Montréal (2011), following earlier studies in computer science and professional experience at Bell Northern Research in the 1990s. Her research explores the intersection of design, sustainability, and public engagement, including eco-didactic art and urban mobility.
Research Interests: Cucuzzella’s work centers on sustainable architecture, urban equity, and the role of public spaces in fostering environmental awareness. She co-leads initiatives like the CoLLaboratoire, which uses collaborative design to address urban challenges such as homelessness and climate resilience. She also investigates the socio-cultural dimensions of sustainable development, including the alignment of green certifications with the UN SDGs.
Grants and Projects: She leads and collaborates on major projects like Electrifying Society: Towards Decarbonized and Resilient Communities and Potentiels de la qualité architecturale, involving interdisciplinary teams across Canadian universities. Her work often integrates AI and digital tools to enhance public engagement in sustainability.
Awards and Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publications and leadership roles reflect her scholarly impact. She has supervised over 20 graduate students and contributed to influential books and journals on sustainable design and urban theory.
Labs and Teams: She is part of the LEAP Lab (Laboratoire d’étude de l’architecture potentielle) and the Canada Research Chair in Architecture, Competitions, and Excellence Mediations. Her research emphasizes collaborative, community-driven approaches to urban challenges.
