Full professor at the Iuav University of Venice where he teaches subjects related to Project Economics. He is director of the U-Rise Master's programme in Urban Regeneration and Social Innovation. He coordinates the IMPACT research cluster on the economic and social impact of city and land interventions. For years, he has been leading national and international research projects, including the EUREKA Urban Innovators Training Programme. He is responsible for establishing and maintaining operational and research partnerships with institutions and business associations, including Assolombarda, Bergamo City Council, Confindustria Vicenza, National Council of Architects, Ministry of Culture.