Jasenka Gudelj

Jasenka Gudelj is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage. Her research focuses on the History of Architecture and the enhancement of cultural heritage, particularly in the Eastern Adriatic region. She actively participates in editorial boards of academic journals like the Annals of the Academy of San Luca and evaluates research projects for institutions such as the National Science Center in Poland and the Croatian Scientific Foundation. Gudelj's work explores themes including Venetian architectural strategies, Adriatic cultural networks, and the role of confraternities in shaping national identity. She teaches courses on contemporary architecture and art history, supervising Master's theses in architectural history. Key projects include the ERC-funded AdriArchCult exploring Early Modern Adriatic architectural culture and the Max Planck Foundation's 'Roma communis patria' initiative. Her research integrates art history, urban planning, and socio-political contexts to reconstruct the region's cultural heritage.

Research Skills: Specializes in architectural historiography, cultural heritage preservation, and Renaissance studies. Known languages include Croatian (native), Italian, English, and basic French/German. Active in international research collaborations and grant-funded projects.