Giuseppe Borruso

Giuseppe Borruso is an Associate Professor of Economic and Political Geography at the University of Trieste's Department of Economics and Management (DEAMS). He specializes in port-city relations, transport logistics, geospatial analysis, and circular economy. His research focuses on urban planning, sustainable infrastructure, and the integration of economic activities with environmental sustainability. He actively contributes to projects like the 'Digital Twin for Advanced Port Processes' (Prodigys) and 'T4RAIL' (border rail digitalization).

His work spans interdisciplinary topics including port authority networks, smart city-port models, coastal land use, and the socio-economic impacts of sports mega-events. He has collaborated on studies about Trieste's port, Cagliari's urban development, and Sardinia's environmental challenges. His recent articles address geospatial analysis of tourist flows, methodological approaches to transport investments, and the symbiosis between port systems and regional economies.

Borruso's projects often involve partnerships with regional authorities and industries, such as the Port Authority of Trieste and the Lean Experience Factory. His expertise intersects with policy-making, offering actionable insights for urban resilience and sustainable development strategies.