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Paolo Giandebiaggi is a full Professor in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Parma, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture. He has been a central figure in architectural education and research, teaching courses such as Architectural Survey, Descriptive Geometry, and Analysis of Built Spaces across both undergraduate and graduate programs. His academic leadership includes serving as Chairman of the Architecture programs from 2004 to 2010 and as a member of the PhD Teachers College in Architecture Forms and Structures.
His educational background includes a honors degree in Architecture from the University of Florence (1987). He began as a technical assistant before becoming a contract professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in Design (SSD ICAR 17) in 1999, then full Professor in 2006.
Giandebiaggi's research focuses on architectural survey, representation, and digital tools for heritage and urban analysis. He has led major national (PRIN, MURST) and regional research projects on urban documentation, historical building analysis, and digital information systems. His work emphasizes graphical methods for understanding architecture and urban transformation, particularly through computerized tools and integrated survey techniques.
His recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with architectural heritage, urban regeneration, and documentation, especially in projects involving the city of Parma, Durres Amphitheater, and Damascus Citadel. These contributions demonstrate a thematic coherence in heritage preservation, adaptive reuse, and urban morphology.
- Member, Teachers College of PhD in Architecture Forms and Structures, University of Parma
- Former Chairman, Courses of Study in Architecture, University of Parma (2004–2010)
- Member, Steering Committee, UID – Italian Design Union
- Scientific Coordinator, multiple research agreements with Parma Municipality on urban documentation and information systems
Giandebiaggi has secured and led numerous research grants, including MURST 40% COFIN-PRIN and FIL projects, as well as municipal contracts focused on urban regeneration, school building management, and post-earthquake reconstruction studies. These grants reflect sustained funding and institutional collaboration.
He has coordinated interdisciplinary research teams on urban survey, historical documentation, and digital representation. His work often involves collaboration with municipal authorities and international partners, such as in Albania and Syria, demonstrating leadership in applied architectural research and heritage enhancement projects.
