Cláudia Monteiro

Cláudia Monteiro is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona's Centro Universitário do Porto, specializing in Urban Morphology, Urban Planning, and Architecture. She holds a PhD in Spatial Planning (2020) and a degree in Architecture (1999) from the University of Porto. As an integrated member of CIAUD, her work bridges research and practice in sustainable urban development.

• Education: PhD in Spatial Planning (2020), Architecture (1999)
• Current Role: Assistant Professor in Master/PhD programs
• Research Focus: Urban Form, Sustainable Development, Research-Practice Integration

Her research explores urban morphology through historical analysis, comparative studies, and practical applications, emphasizing sustainable development and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads methodological innovations in planning and architectural practice, particularly in morphological regionalization and prescriptive frameworks.

Cláudia's publications focus on urban form analysis (2013-2024), methodological translation across cultures (2022), and pedagogical reforms (2023). Key themes include morphological theory, conservation strategies, and practice-based learning.

Her professional expertise spans two decades in architecture and planning, with involvement in national/international projects addressing urban sustainability, research-practice integration, and morphological theory application. She has contributed to manuals, reports, and critical zoning analyses for municipalities.