Michela Barosio

Michela Barosio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino. She serves as Degree Course Leader in Architecture and contributes to teaching through various modules including Architectural and Urban Composition, Computational Design, and Design Studios. Her research focuses on urban morphology, parametric design, and sustainable urban regeneration while actively participating in European educational networks.

• Scientific Director for two non-commercial collaboration agreements with Chintana srl
• Steering Committee member for EAAE and ProArch associations

Research Focus

Michela explores the intersection of urban morphology and computational design, aiming to develop perception-centered design methodologies. Her work addresses sustainable urban transitions and the educational impact of digital tools in architecture. Current projects examine how architectural qualification influences multidisciplinary urban development and educational innovation.

Teaching Activities

She teaches across multiple degree levels, including:

• Master of Science in Architecture and Computational Design (2022-2025)
• Architectural Design in the Age of AI (2025)
• Atelier Fundamentals of Design series (2019-2025)

Scientific Contributions

• 2025 EDULEARN conference publication on transversal skills and architectural representation
• 2024 EUR AU conference paper on perception-centered design algorithms
• 2022 EAAE conference proceedings on urban transitions

Collaborative Projects

• Principal investigator for EDUPED project (2024-2027) on educational campuses as energy districts
• Scientific Director for multiple Chintana srl collaborations