Staff profile - Dr. Gerdi Papa - Faculty of Applied Sciences and Creative Industries

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION	Dr. / Lecturer
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND	Doctor of Science (PhD) in Architecture and Urban Planning, with advanced academic training in architecture, urban design, and parametric design. He has completed a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design, as well as a Professional Master’s degree in Architectural Parametric Design through an international collaboration with the IHS Institute Rotterdam and the University of Ferrara. His academic background focuses on integrating architectural design with digital technologies and innovative production systems.
POSITION	Head of the Department of Creative Industries, Director of the Design and Marketing Office, and Head of the Creative MakerSpace, with a leadership role in the academic, research, and innovative development of design and architecture programs.
CONTRIBUTIONS	His academic and professional contribution includes the publication of book chapters, co-authorship of books, and scientific papers published in international journals and conference proceedings. He is actively engaged in research projects, urban planning, architectural design, and strategic development, as well as in leading workshops, conferences, and interdisciplinary initiatives that connect architecture, design, and technological innovation.
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST	His research and academic activity focuses on parametric design, digital fabrication, design for the circular economy, artificial intelligence in architecture and design, as well as innovation in product design and industrial design. His professional interests also include the development of adaptive design systems, the digital transformation of creative industries, design pedagogy, and the role of technology in the future of architecture and urban planning.

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