Elena Camilla Pede

Elena Camilla Pede is a fixed-term researcher at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) at Polytechnic University of Turin, with affiliations to the R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Center. Specializing in CEAR-12/A Urban Planning and Technique within Civil Engineering and Architecture, her work focuses on territorial governance, climate adaptation, and urban regeneration.

• Scientific disciplinary sector: CEAR-12/A - Urban Planning and Technique
• Skills: 'Learning to Teach' open badge
• Contact: elena.pede@polito.it

Research Interests: Pede's work addresses critical intersections of urban planning and climate challenges, particularly through:

• Climate vulnerability and heat wave mitigation strategies
• Seismic risk management in spatial planning
• Urban regeneration processes in post-industrial contexts
• Implementation of European Union urban policies
• Development of climate shelters and public service integration
• Application of GIS tools for territorial analysis

Recent Academic Contributions: Her publications examine innovative governance models for urban resilience, comparative studies between European cities, and practical implementations of climate adaptation measures, with a particular focus on Turin and Barcelona.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Book Award 2016 from Regional Studies Association, UK
• Quality Award 2014 from Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy

Teaching Activities: Pede has served as course instructor and collaborator across multiple academic years for programs including:

• Seismic Risk and Spatial Planning
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Technical Urban Planning for Professionals
• GIS-based Territorial Analysis