Riccardo Rudiero

Riccardo Rudiero serves as a Fixed-term tenure-track assistant professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) within the College of Architecture and Design at the Polytechnic University of Turin. His scientific disciplinary sector is CEAR-11/B - Architectural Restoration (Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture).

Dr. Rudiero's research focuses on architectural restoration with particular emphasis on archaeological heritage conservation, restoration methodologies, and the social dimensions of preservation work. His scholarly work demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding historical conservation frameworks while addressing contemporary challenges in heritage management.

His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of historical conservation theory with practical applications, particularly in archaeological contexts. Rudiero's work spans from analyzing foundational documents like the Athens Conference (1931) and Venice Charter (1964), to investigating specific case studies such as the Waldesian Valleys and Elaiussa Sebaste archaeological site in Turkey. A notable theme throughout his publications is the integration of educational approaches within restoration practice, as evidenced by his work on the medieval village of Valentino as a teaching environment.

Dr. Rudiero actively supervises PhD students in the Architectural Heritage program, currently guiding Fabio Ambrogio (40th cycle, 2024-present) and Roberto Daniel Villalobos Villalobos (39th cycle, 2023-present). He serves as Scientific Director for the Memorandum of Understanding between the Polytechnic University of Turin and the Volterra-Detroit Foundation (2023-2028), which represents a significant research collaboration in his field.

His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering both undergraduate and graduate levels. At the PhD level, he contributes to 'Archaeological Heritage at Risk' coursework. For Master's students, he serves as Course Instructor for 'Restoration Project' modules across multiple academic years. At the Bachelor's level, he has been Course Lecturer for 'Theories and History of Restoration' consistently from 2022/23 through 2025/26 academic years.

Dr. Rudiero is affiliated with the Project Teaching Center within the Department of Architecture and Design, where he contributes to developing pedagogical approaches for architectural restoration education. His work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application, particularly through case studies of historic sites requiring conservation interventions.