Charbel Youssef

Charbel Youssef is a Doctor of Urban Planning and Spatial Planning, working as a Lecturer at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University and the National School of Architecture ENSA. Affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST), he teaches courses in Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, and Architecture. His academic work bridges theoretical and practical approaches to urban development.

Youssef's research focuses on critical contemporary urban issues including spatial planning, governance, geopolitics, mega-urban projects, transitions, architectural and urban heritage, risks and hazards, Third Places, decarbonized mobility, and public space. His interdisciplinary approach combines architectural, geographical, and planning perspectives to address complex urban challenges in the context of climate change and social transformation.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on innovative urban solutions, particularly exploring the intersection of technology and urban planning (AI-assisted urban design), historical perspectives on climate phenomena, and the role of Third Places in sustainable mobility. His work shows a consistent trajectory toward understanding urban transitions and developing resilient urban frameworks.

Youssef actively participates in academic and professional discourse through conference presentations and collaborative research projects, particularly those addressing urban transitions and sustainable development. His work with colleagues like Corinne Siino and Mathieu Vidal on Third Places and decarbonized mobility represents significant contributions to contemporary urban studies.

Based at the House of Research at Toulouse Jean Jaurès University, Youssef contributes to the LISST laboratory's mission of interdisciplinary research on solidarity, societies, and territories, bringing his expertise in urban planning and architectural design to address pressing urban challenges in the 21st century.