Paulo Jorge Rodrigues Farinha Marques

Paulo Jorge Rodrigues Farinha Marques is an Associate Professor at the University of Porto, where he conducts teaching and research in landscape architecture, with a focus on landscape planning, design, ecological park development, restoration of natural and manmade habitats, and biodiversity promotion in urban environments. He is based at CIBIO-InBIO, a leading research center in biodiversity and conservation, located at the Vairão campus.

• Born in Luanda (1963), raised in Lisbon (1963–1988)
• Graduated in Landscape Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon (1988)
• PhD in Philosophy, University of Sheffield, UK (1999)
• Teaching experience at University of Aveiro (1996–1998) and University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (1998–2000)
• Appointed Auxiliary Professor at UTAD (2000–2003), then joined University of Porto in 2003
• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2009

His research interests center on the integration of ecological principles into urban landscape design, emphasizing green infrastructure, ecological connectivity, and sustainable urban development. He has led multiple applied landscape projects in Portugal, focusing on urban parks, green corridors, and habitat restoration, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical urban planning solutions.

His recent project portfolio includes the Urban Green Structure study in Porto, ecological design of the Arreigada Eco-cultural Park, and landscape master planning for the São João Hospital. These initiatives reflect his commitment to applying scientific research in real-world contexts to enhance urban biodiversity and ecological resilience.

While no scientific awards or peer-reviewed publications are listed in the provided materials, his role as Principal Investigator in several funded contracts highlights his active engagement in applied research and knowledge transfer. He has supervised student theses, though specific names are not disclosed.

Paulo Marques is a key figure in advancing landscape architecture as a discipline that bridges ecological science and urban design, operating within one of Portugal’s foremost biodiversity research institutions.