Homero Marconi Penteado

Homero Marconi Penteado is a researcher specializing in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning, focusing on the intersection of urban design and biodiversity conservation. His work emphasizes the role of urban open spaces in maintaining wildlife habitats and enhancing avian diversity in tropical cities. He has contributed to projects analyzing the effects of urbanization on ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and human-wildlife interactions.

His research spans ecological modeling to assess landscape configurations, urban expansion scenarios, and the design of resilient urban systems. He has collaborated on educational initiatives, including landscape architecture teaching methods and studio-based learning approaches. Penteado has served as an external examiner for Bachelor's programs in architecture and urbanism at Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo.

Key projects include co-supervising doctoral research on multifunctional urban waterfront designs and narrow quay wall streetscapes in Amsterdam. His work highlights the importance of integrating ecological principles into urban planning to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. Recent studies focus on improving urban open space systems to support avian diversity and mitigate adverse effects of urbanization on wildlife populations.