Marco Vitali

Marco Vitali is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He holds the academic rank of Associate Professor (L. 240) and has been actively involved in research and teaching since at least the 2019/2020 academic year.

• Roles: Contract Professor at the Venaria Reale Foundation for Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
• Committees: Member of UID (Italian Design Union), Scientific Committee member for Nexus, REAACH-ID, FortMED, and CHG Polito

Vitali's research focuses on architectural drawing, descriptive geometry, 3D and parametric modeling, and the analysis of vaulted systems for cultural heritage. His work integrates instrumental surveying, virtual anastylosis, and digital fabrication to enhance historical structures.

His recent publications explore digital reconstruction of early modern military architecture, AR applications for heritage accessibility, and parametric modeling of fortification treatises. These works align with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Scientific Contributions

• Co-authored 15+ publications (2023-2025) on fortifications, digital surveys, and accessibility projects
• Editorial Director of Drawing and Vaulted Systems (2017-)

Vitali teaches Architectural Drawing and Surveying Workshops and Design Representation courses, focusing on descriptive geometry and digital representation at both undergraduate and PhD levels. He leads the MOD Lab Arch (DAD) and participates in MOD Lab Design (DAD) initiatives.