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Professor Maria Martinez Sanchez serves as Associate Dean for Research at Robert Gordon University's Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment. She is a chartered architect (RIBA/RIAS), Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts with an interdisciplinary background spanning architecture and performance design. Her research explores the intersection of spatial practice, architecture, and performance through collaborative methodologies.
Her research interests focus on placemaking, urban performativity, interdisciplinary pedagogies, and codesign practices. She examines the embodied and cultural dimensions of space through projects that challenge traditional architectural narratives and emphasize civic engagement. Her work bridges theoretical exploration with practical application in urban regeneration contexts.
Professor Martinez Sanchez has authored significant publications including Placeness and the Performative Production of Space (Bloomsbury, 2024) and Dynamic Cartography (Routledge, 2020). Her recent scholarship spans architecture, performance studies, and urban regeneration, with publications appearing in journals like Charrette and contributions to international conference proceedings.
- Chartered member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Chartered member of Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
She currently supervises three PhD students working on material transitions, urban walkability co-design, and Caribbean sustainable construction. Her supervision approach integrates interdisciplinary perspectives and emphasizes community engagement, with two students pursuing part-time doctoral studies. Her research-led practice has secured international presentation opportunities at major cultural venues including Venice Biennales and Museo Reina Sofía.
Her work connects architectural education with civic projects through initiatives like the City Studio model, demonstrating commitment to social sustainability and community-centered design approaches in both academic and practical contexts.
