Doina Petrescu

Doina Petrescu holds dual professorial positions as Chair of Architecture and Design Activism at the University of Sheffield and Jubilee Professor at Chalmers University of Technology. She co-founded the Paris-based collective Atelier d'Architecture Autogérée, which pioneers participatory urbanism focused on ecological resilience and community-driven commons. Her research examines intersections of urban resilience, spatial politics, and feminist praxis.

Research explores how co-production methodologies can transform urban environments through grassroots activism, with emphasis on social equity and ecological sustainability. Work bridges architectural theory, political ecology, and community engagement practices.