Luigi La Riccia

Luigi La Riccia is a researcher at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) within Politecnico di Torino. He specializes in GIS, remote sensing, and digital twins for environmental planning, with a focus on landscape and territorial resilience.

• Research Interests: Digital twins, participatory GIS, blue/green infrastructure, climate action, sustainable cities
• Teaching Roles: PhD and master’s courses in urban and regional development (2024/25-2019/20)

His work addresses the intersection of geospatial technologies and sustainable development goals (SDG 11, 13, 14, 15). Recent research explores semi-supervised LiDAR segmentation, ecological networks in marginal areas, and climate-adaptive urban design. Articles highlight innovations in satellite big data analysis and AI-driven tools for territorial planning.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Agritecture and Landscape Awards - Expo Milan (2015)
  • Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnerships (2019)

He contributes to editorial boards and international conferences (e.g., IUCN World Conservation Congress, Urban E-Planning conferences). His projects include Turin3D, Turin digital twins, and SDG11Lab initiatives.