Dr. Pilar Guerrieri, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Dr. Pilar Maria Guerrieri is an architectural historian and RTDA at Politecnico di Milano, specializing in History of Architecture and Urban Planning. She holds a PhD cum laude in Architectural Composition from Politecnico di Milano and a second degree in Philosophy. Pilar’s research explores megacities, cultural hybridity, heritage, and urban wellbeing. She has taught in India, Italy, and China, and authored influential works including Maps of Delhi and Negotiating Cultures. Pilar is active in international research networks and committees, contributing to urban history, climate change, and public health. She speaks English, Italian, and Spanish fluently.
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🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Pilar Guerrieri possesses a rich academic foundation in architecture and philosophy. She earned her Ph.D. cum laude in Architectural Composition, History, and Theory from Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with INTACH Delhi and Westminster University London 🏛️. She later completed a second degree in Philosophy from Università Statale di Milano, focusing on identity formation through architecture 🧠. Pilar also holds a Master’s in Museography, Architecture, and Archaeology, and earned both her M.Arch. (110/110) and B.Arch. (108/110) from Politecnico di Milano, exploring museum design and architectural theory
🔬 Research Experience
Dr. Pilar Guerrieri has led and contributed to numerous international research initiatives focused on urban history, architecture, and sustainability 🌍. She currently serves on scientific committees in Italy, Morocco, and UNESCO projects, addressing urban wellbeing and heritage planning 🏙️. Notably, she co-leads a Morocco-based project on climate change and health (2024–2027) and a Legnano-focused study on built environment and resilience (2023–2026) 🏥. Her India-centric research includes a seminar series on urban fragility (2025), and a long-term affiliation with Ambedkar University Delhi. Pilar has secured funding from CRAFT Polimi, UNESCO, and Politecnico di Milano
👩🏫 Teaching Experience
Dr. Pilar Guerrieri has a rich teaching portfolio spanning institutions in Italy, India, China, and Morocco 📚. Since 2023, she serves as a Research Fellow at DASTU, Politecnico di Milano, and teaches PhD courses on digital mapping and urban planning 🗺️. She has been an adjunct professor since 2018 and a visiting professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University. Pilar has coordinated international workshops, summer schools, and research weeks across GD Goenka University, Westminster University, and Université International de Rabat 🌍. Her academic roles reflect a strong commitment to architectural history, urban theory, and interdisciplinary collaboration
🔍 Research Focus
Dr. Pilar Guerrieri’s research focuses on the intersections of urban history, architectural theory, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. Her work critically explores Delhi’s architectural evolution, postcolonial planning, and transcultural migration of urban models between the West and India . She investigates participatory design, digital mapping, and wellbeing in cities—bridging historical insights with modern urban resilience . Through interdisciplinary projects and collaborative publications, she emphasizes inclusive planning, cultural identity, and human-environment interaction 🧭🌱. Her studies span topics from colonial urbanism to digital innovation, enriching the global discourse on contemporary and historical urban challenges
Publication Top Notes
📘 Maps of Delhi – PM Guerrieri, Niyogi – 13 citations 📈 – 2017
📕 Creative Small Settlements: Culture-Based Solutions for Local Sustainable Development – G Verdini, P Ceccarelli – 12 citations 📊 – 2017
📗 Negotiating Cultures: Delhi’s Architecture and Planning from 1912 to 1962 – PM Guerrieri, Oxford University Press – 11 citations 🔍 – 2018
📄 Migration, Translation, and Transformation of Western Urban Planning Models – PM Guerrieri – 4 citations 📊 – 2020
📄 Evolving Experiences of Participation: Towards an e-ILAUD Tool – PM Guerrieri et al. – 3 citations 💡 – 2021
📘 A Creative “Nanotown” – G Verdini et al. – 3 citations 📈 – 2021
📄 Migrating Architectures: Palladio’s Legacy from Calcutta to New Delhi – PM Guerrieri – 3 citations 📚 – 2021
📘 INTREPID Futures Initiative: Transdisciplinary Knowledge in Urban Fields – G Verdini et al. – 3 citations 🔬 – 2018
📗 Rethinking, Reinterpreting and Restructuring Composite Cities – M Aksoy et al. – 3 citations 📖 – 2017
📕 Creative Small Settlements – G Verdini, P Ceccarelli – 3 citations 📊 – 2017
📘 Delhi: Rethinking Indian Urbanism – PM Guerrieri – 2 citations 📘 – 2023
📄 Heritage Conservation in Postcolonial India – PM Guerrieri – 2 citations 🏛️ – 2022
📄 A Pandemic of Vulnerability – P Ceccarelli, PM Guerrieri – 2 citations 💉 – 2022