Carmela Cucuzzella

Carmela Cucuzzella is the newly appointed Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Design (Faculté de l'aménagement) at the Université de Montréal.1 Her term began on August 1, 2023, and will continue until May 31, 2028.1

Academic Background and Expertise

Dr. Cucuzzella has an extensive academic background:

• PhD in Environmental Design from Université de Montréal
• Master's in Applied Science (Design and Complexity) from Université de Montréal
• Bachelor's degree in Design from Concordia University
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Concordia University2

Prior to her appointment as Dean, she was a Professor in the Department of Design and Computation Arts at Concordia University.2 She also held the Concordia University Research Chair in Integrated Design and Sustainability for the Built Environment (IDEAS-BE).2

Research Interests

Her research focuses on:

• Sustainable design and urban living
• Environmental and social life cycle analysis
• Green building rating systems
• Public space design
• Integrated design and sustainability2

Professional Achievements

• Co-founder of the New Generation Cities Institute in 20211
• Member of the Laboratory for the Study of Potential Architecture
• Member of the steering committee for a partnership on the quality of the built environment, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada1

Dr. Cucuzzella is recognized for her leadership and entrepreneurial spirit in the field of environmental design and sustainability.1 Her appointment as Dean is expected to contribute to innovation in planning practices and enhance the influence of the profession.