Francesco Scorza is an Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Basilicata (UNIBAS), where he teaches in the master’s degree programs in Engineering and Architecture. He holds a degree in Environmental Engineering and earned his Ph.D. in “Sciences and Methods for the European City and Territory” from the University of Pisa.
His research focuses on sustainable regional development, the New Urban Agenda, and advanced analytical tools for evaluating cities and territories. He has developed advanced expertise in GeoDesign, as well as in tools and methods for innovative knowledge management in planning processes, such as decision support systems (DSS). His research areas cover advanced topics such as territorial cohesion, tourism planning, ecosystem services, energy planning, climate change adaptation policies and projects, as well as sustainable urban mobility. He is a member of the Academic Committee for the Doctoral Program in Engineering for Innovation and Sustainable Development and serves in academic roles as deputy director.
