Francesca De Filippi

Francesca De Filippi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of Politecnico di Torino. She contributes to international scientific cooperation through roles in the Vice-Rector for Internationalization and as member of the Politecnico University Centre for Social Affairs and the FULL - Future Urban Legacy Lab.

• Scientific branch: CEAR-08/C - Technological and Environmental Design of Architecture
• Key research domains: Appropriate technology, Bioclimatic design, Social innovation

Her work addresses urban sustainability through digital platforms and community engagement. She specializes in smart cities, disaster risk reduction, and healthy urban environments, with projects spanning Ethiopia, Colombia, and Italy. Her recent publications examine the whole-life approach to energy-positive buildings and digital tools for civic participation.

As director of the Journal of Urban and Regional Innovation (JUNCO) since 2014, she leads academic discourse on sustainable urbanism. She also supervises PhD candidates in Design and Technology, focusing on social cohesion and circular systems.