Patrizia Lombardi

Professor Patrizia Lombardi is a distinguished Full Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, serving as Vice Rector for Sustainable Campus and Living Lab and leading the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST). With over 30 years of research experience, she is internationally recognized for her expertise in sustainable urban development, smart cities, and decision support systems for sustainability assessment. She coordinates the Interdepartmental Center R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Center and serves as Chair of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Italy Chapter.

Her academic foundation includes a Laurea in Architettura, Master in Regional Planning and Real Estate, and PhD in Business and Informatics from Salford University (UK). This interdisciplinary background enables her unique approach that bridges architecture, urban planning, and business informatics to address complex sustainability challenges.

Professor Lombardi's research focuses on developing innovative decision support tools for sustainable development, with particular expertise in circular economy frameworks, smart city evaluation methodologies, and transformative resilience strategies. She pioneers interactive Spatial Decision Support Systems based on multicriteria analysis that enable more inclusive urban planning processes. Her recent work emphasizes ESG sustainability metrics for both public and private sector applications, particularly in urban regeneration contexts and sustainable campus development.

Her extensive publication record of over 270 works (h-index 38, over 6,700 citations) demonstrates consistent contributions across multiple sustainability domains. Her research reveals a strong focus on practical applications of sustainability theory, with particular emphasis on circular economy implementation, urban resilience planning, and participatory assessment methods across diverse international contexts.

Major scientific recognitions include:

• Emerald Literati Awards 2020 - Outstanding Paper
• Siebel Energy Institute - Smart Energy Award (2016)
• Career AIDDA Association Award for sustainable development (2021)
• Career FIDAPA BPW Italy Excellence Woman Award (2018)
• Honorary Fellow of Western Sydney University (2023)
• Alumni Achievement Award from University of Salford (2012)

Professor Lombardi actively mentors doctoral students working on urban and regional development topics, while leading major research initiatives including AGRITECH (National Research Centre for Agricultural Technologies), The New European Bauhaus POLITO Official Partner, and SCORE (EU Research Project). Through her leadership in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Italy Chapter, she connects academic research with practical implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the national level.

She coordinates the Green Team at Politecnico di Torino and leads the institution's participation in the Sustainable Campus Network. Her work with the R3C Center focuses on developing practical approaches to risk management and resilience building in urban contexts, demonstrating her commitment to translating theoretical sustainability concepts into actionable solutions for communities.