Michela Rosso

Michela Rosso is a Full Professor in the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Her academic work centers on the history and historiography of modern and contemporary architecture, with a particular focus on architectural criticism, satire, and the public reception of architecture. She is a leading scholar in the study of architectural cartoons and media representation, and actively contributes to major international networks such as the European Architectural History Network (EAHN) and Aistarch.

Her research interests include:

• History of Architectural Criticism
• Architectural Satire and Cartoons
• History of Modern Architecture and Cultural Heritage
• Public Opinion and Media in Architecture
• Historiography of Architecture (800–900)
• Urban History and Conservation

Her recent publications reveal a consistent scholarly engagement with irony, humor, and critical discourse in architectural history, particularly through the lens of media and public engagement. She has edited and contributed to significant volumes on architectural satire and has published extensively on figures like Joseph Rykwert and movements in British and Italian architectural culture. Her work spans journals such as IL GIORNALE DELL'ARCHITETTURA, STUDI E RICERCHE DI STORIA DELL'ARCHITETTURA, and international conference proceedings.

Michela Rosso has held visiting positions at:

• Columbia University
• Yale University
• University College London
• Kyoto Institute of Technology
• Nanjing University
• Getty Research Institute

She supervises numerous PhD students and has served as a tutor for doctoral theses on topics ranging from architectural mediation to urban design history. She is also a member of editorial boards and scientific committees for key architectural journals and conferences, reflecting her leadership in the academic community.

She is actively involved in research projects and serves as the Scientific Coordinator for the Interuniversity Center for American and Transatlantic Studies 'Piero Bairati'. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary debates on urban sustainability, public engagement, and the cultural role of architecture.