Davide Pavia

Davide Pavia is a Researcher in Geography (SSD: GEOG-01/A) at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Modern Literature and Culture. He teaches Environmental Regeneration and Geotechnologies for Ecological Transition to Geographical Sciences students, Human Geography to Linguistic and Intercultural Mediation students, and Fundamentals of Geography to Historical-Artistic Studies students.

He earned his PhD in Geographical Studies from Sapienza University of Rome within the Documentary, Linguistic and Literary Sciences program. His academic qualifications include Associate Professor eligibility for SSD GEOG-01/A.

His research centers on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications for spatial analysis of geographical phenomena, with expertise in environmental regeneration, cultural heritage documentation, public health interventions, and urban planning. He holds an Esri Associate certification for ArcGIS for Desktop and develops geospatial models for ecological transition, disease spread analysis, and submerged heritage rediscovery, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge social and environmental sciences.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on practical GIS applications addressing societal challenges: optimizing defibrillator networks for cardiac emergencies, modeling pandemic dynamics, creating urban vegetation geodatabases, and promoting sustainable tourism through cultural heritage mapping. His work consistently demonstrates how geospatial technologies can transform theoretical geography into actionable solutions for urban resilience and ecological transition.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Esri Young Scholars Award (2018)

He has led significant research initiatives including projects on environmental risk management using GIS, 3D urban modeling for geospatial analysis, and the "Return to the House on the Hill" study investigating coronavirus-era migration patterns and cultural heritage preservation. As Scientific Director of university-funded projects, he has secured grants for applied geospatial research with societal impact.

He contributes to academic discourse as Assistant Editor for the Scopus-indexed journal J-READING (Journal of Research and Didactics in Geography) and develops GIS laboratories for active digital citizenship education, fostering practical geospatial skills among students and community members.