Rocco Antonio Curto is a researcher in the Department of Architecture and Design at the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. His work bridges urban planning, real estate economics, and heritage conservation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and decision support methodologies. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research, particularly on the UNESCO site of Ivrea and urban dynamics in Turin. His research interests include urban planning, real estate market analysis, built heritage conservation, sustainable urban development, multicriteria decision aid (MCDA), problem-based learning in architecture education, GIS applications, cultural tourism, and fiscal inequality in housing markets. His work often integrates technical modeling with stakeholder engagement to address complex urban challenges. The trends in his recent publications show a consistent focus on applying analytical tools—such as GIS, MCDA, and spatial data analysis—to real-world urban issues, especially in the context of UNESCO heritage sites, short-term rentals, urban vibrancy, and equity in property taxation. His research is highly collaborative, frequently co-authored with scholars like Diana Rolando, Cristina Coscia, and Maria Franca Norese. Curto has contributed to impactful journals such as Annals of Operations Research , Sustainability , Current Issues in Tourism , and The Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning , reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. Active researcher at the Polytechnic of Turin Focus on Ivrea UNESCO site and Turin urban dynamics Expertise in decision-aid tools and knowledge management Emphasis on education innovation through problem-based learning He has supervised or collaborated on educational projects involving students and stakeholders in real-world urban enhancement initiatives. His work supports knowledge exchange between academia and public administration, particularly in guiding sustainable development policies. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts. He is involved in research teams working on heritage valorization, urban sustainability, and decision support systems, particularly in the context of the Ivrea UNESCO site.







