My research, teaching and practice focus on public space, both on the understanding of the theoretical concept and on the design of physical places, with a multidisciplinary and sensitive context-based approach. My expertise is grounded in extensive cross-disciplinary investigation, strategically connected to contemporary urban issues, undertaken in Europe, Middle East, USA, Asia and Australia. My critical understanding and research have been recognized at the international stage as being innovative and meaningful, especially in making academic discussions accessible to a large, often non-expert, audience through art-based projects and networking activities aimed at public engagement.