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Chiara Vernizzi is a Full Professor in the Department of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, where she has held academic positions since 2002, progressing from Researcher to Associate Professor (2010) and Full Professor (2018). She is actively involved in teaching, research, and leadership, currently serving as Coordinator of the Architecture Unit (2021–2024) and Deputy President of the Master’s Degree Course in Sustainable Architecture and Cities.
- PhD in 'Design and Survey of the Building Heritage' (1999)
- Graduated in Architecture, Politecnico di Milano (1991, 100/100)
Her research focuses on Architectural and Urban Design, Surveying, and Digital Representation, particularly in historical contexts. She investigates methods for representing cities, computer-aided rendering of historical architecture, and modern graphic representation of architectural projects. Her work integrates advanced technologies like 3D laser scanning and BIM for heritage documentation and urban analysis.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in urban survey, digital modeling, heritage conservation, and post-disaster reconstruction. Themes include BIM applications (eBIM project), representation in urban planning, and interdisciplinary drawing methodologies. The research spans from Renaissance architecture to contemporary sustainable city design.
- Scientific Responsible, eBIM Project (POR_FESR Emilia Romagna, 2018)
- Member, Scientific Technical Committee of Italian Design Union (UID)
- Editorial Committee Member, 'design' magazine (UID)
- Rector’s Delegate for Orientation, University of Parma
- Member, PhD Teaching Staff in Civil Engineering and Architecture
Prof. Vernizzi has supervised numerous PhD theses and participated in major research grants, including PRIN and international collaborations. She has led multiple third-mission projects with municipalities and cultural institutions, focusing on urban regeneration, post-earthquake reconstruction, and digital documentation of heritage sites. Her work bridges academia and public policy.
She leads and participates in research teams and labs focused on architectural survey, digital representation, and sustainable urban development. These include collaborations with the Interdepartmental Center for Energy and the Environment (CIDEA), Superintendence for Architectural Heritage, and international partners such as the University of Ferrara and ERASMUS+ programs.
