Toma' Berlanda

Toma' Berlanda is a Full Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) at Politecnico di Torino. Previously, he served as Professor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town (2015-). His research intersects architecture, justice, and post-colonial urbanism, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

• Research Interests: Environmental Technology, Global South, War Ruins, Post-colonial Studies, Land Conflicts
• Awards: National Research Foundation Fellowship (South Africa, 2016-), EDRA Great Places Award Honorable Mention (2019)
• Publications: 15+ works (2020-2025) spanning topics like Colonial Infrastructure Legacy, Conflict Urbanism, and Decolonizing Architecture.
• Editorial Roles: Member of The Journal of Architecture (2022-2025) and FOLIO (2018-).
• Teaching: Courses on Adaptive Reuse and Architectural Technology, emphasizing experiential learning and social responsibility.