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Ettore Santi is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in Northeastern University's School of Architecture and the Department of Cultures, Societies, and Global Studies. His research bridges architectural studies with rural geography, agrarian political ecology, and environmental humanities. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, M.Arch degrees from Tongji University (Shanghai) and Polytechnic University of Milan, and has professional experience across China, Italy, and the U.S.
Education:
- Ph.D., UC Berkeley, Architecture (History, Theory, and Society)
- M.Arch, Tongji University, Shanghai
- M.Arch, Polytechnic University of Milan
Research Focus: Ettore examines how architects and planners redesign rural spaces for agribusiness and ecotourism, particularly in China. His book project, 'The Architecture of Agribusiness,' explores corporate-driven rural transformation. He emphasizes environmental justice in rural contexts, collaborating with communities in California and New England on issues like water scarcity and Indigenous land rights.
Awards & Grants:
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowships (Dissertation Completion & International Research)
- Graham Foundation Carter Manny Award
- China National Science Foundation Grant (Co-PI)
Teaching & Partnerships: Courses address environmental justice through community partnerships, addressing agribusiness expansion, seasonal farm labor, and rural homelessness. He co-edits Urban Planning International's 'City and Environmental Humanities' section.
