Riccardo Morri

Riccardo Morri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. With a PhD in Geography (1999) and a Master in Human Geography (1993), he specializes in Historical Geography, Cartographic Education, and Public Geography. His work bridges geographical theory with educational practices and heritage preservation.

• Education
  • PhD in Geography, University of Cassino (1999)
  • Master in Human Geography, Sapienza University (1993)

Morri's research focuses on historical urban landscapes, geographical heritage, and interdisciplinary methodologies. He explores how cartography and geography intersect with literature, memory, and education, particularly through projects like the MAGISTER initiative for territorial enhancement using geospatial tools.

His recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize:

• Democratizing geographical knowledge
• Digital humanities applications in heritage studies
• Cartographic language in early childhood education
• Urban memory landscapes
• Participatory approaches to geographical heritage

These works often integrate GIScience with cultural analysis and educational innovation.

Scientific Awards include national qualifications as Full and Associate Professor, CNR's 'Promozione Ricerca 2005', and multiple research scholarships from Sapienza University and the Italian Foreign Office.

Morri has:

• Led the MAGISTER Project (€165,000) for geospatial territorial enhancement
• Coordinated the Geocartography Laboratory at Sapienza since 2014
• Managed EU-funded educational initiatives on remote sensing

He serves on editorial boards for journals like J-Reading and Geotema</>, and organizes annual geography conferences with hundreds of participants.