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Davide Lombardi is a chartered architect and scholar, holding a degree in Architecture with honors (BA+MA, Università degli Studi Gabriele d’Annunzio) and a Ph.D. degree in Architecture (School of Advanced Studies Gabriele d’Annunzio).Before joining XJTLU, he served at The University of Edinburgh as Teaching Fellow in Digital Architecture and Design.He currently serves the Department of Architecture by holding the role as Head of Department. During the last years, he has been instrumental in creating streamlined processes to smoothen the regular operations related to departmental academic life. He took the lead in aspects such as students’ exchange schemes development, students’ admission pathways creation, curricula modifications and improvements, ensuring the compliance with academic and professional body’s quality standards, marketing and outreach, IT coordination and procurement. He acquired experience related to professional accreditation schemes (RIBA), being part of the successful revalidation obtained by the UG and PH programs in 2019.He is a member of Design School committees and liaises with University level units.His interest in computational tools and strategies led him to investigate the impact of cutting-edge techniques in the field of blockchain technologies applied to the AEC industry, robotic fabrication and gamification of architectural education. His research has been published in books, journals and conference proceedings via key-note speeches in international universities (Oxford-Brookes Rome Visiting School, Nanjing University, Beijing Institute of Fashion and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan, UDLAP Puebla).He has been awarded a number of national and international grants for his research (Italy, Scotland, China).Teaching wise, he is the supervisor of several Ph.D. candidates in XJTLU and UoL, Module Leader for the M/Arch final year project and delivers lectures for multiple modules within the BEng program. He also co-supervises UG and PG thesis in the civil engineering program.Further, he organises extra-curricular workshops around digital architecture with international experts in digital representation, advanced structural design, and decentralisation in architecture.As a professional, he collaborates with various architecture firms on large-scale international projects and small design proposals in different countries (Italy, China, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Greece, Serbia).
Research interests
Digital Representation
Computational Structural Design and Analysis
Blockchain and Built Environment
Computational Design
Experience
Head of Architecture Department, Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - 2022 to Present
Senior Associate Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool - Liverpool University, 2022 to Present
Head of Architecture Department (Interim), Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - 03/2022 to 04/22
Deputy Head of Architecture Department, Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - 2019 to 2022
Associate Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool - Liverpool University, 2019 to 2022
Lecturer, Xian Jiaotong - Liverpool University - 2017 to 2019
Teaching Fellow in Digital Design and Architecture, The University of Edinburgh - 2015 to 2016
Computational designer, A>T - 2013 to 2016
Architect, Livio Sacchi Office of Architecture - 2011 to 2011
Teaching
DES003 Principles of Design
ARC001 Explore Architecture and Visual Culture
ARC002 Architectural Representation and Communication
ARC102 Small Scale Architectural Design
ARC104 Structures and Materials
ARC107 History of Western Architecture
ARC108 Construction and Materials
ARC202 Structural Design
ARC301 Architectural Technology
ARC404 - Master Studio 2
ARC410 Master Studio 4
ARC413 Master Studio 3
Awards and honours
2024 - XJTLU Design School Educational Leadership Award All-Round Academic Excellence Award
2018 - Yilong Futuristic City International Design Competition – 3rd Prize out of 1054 entries worldwide / 10.000RMB - Davide Lombardi + Theodoros Dounas / http://futuristiccity.uedmagazine.net/en_news.html
2017 - Next Landmark International Design Competition – Honourable Mention, Davide Lombardi + Camilla Agnello / https://www.floornature.com/nextlandmark/2017edition/#
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Gabriele d'Annunzio University
Award Date: 4 May 2015
Master, Gabriele d'Annunzio University
Award Date: 4 Feb 2011
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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RDF: Structural Optimization of 3D Printed Reinforced Concrete
Di Marco, G., Lombardi, D. & Liu, E.
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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SFP: Optimisation of steel-reinforced 3D printed high-performance concrete structures
Di Marco, G., Lombardi, D., Galobardes, I. & Liu, E.
16/02/23 → 16/02/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF: Architecture assembly: mobilisying a community through gamification
1/09/21 → 1/09/23
Project: Internal Research Project
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A Parametric Form Language for Fibre Reinforced Concrete Prefabricated Elements Using 3D Printed Formwork
1/12/20 → 30/11/23
Project: Internal Research Project
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BIM and Blockchain integration prototype
Lombardi, D. & Dounas, T.
1/05/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Collaborative Research Project
Research output
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Advances in the Integration of Technology and the Built Environment: Select Proceeding of AAB 2024
Han, J. (ed.), Lombardi, D. (ed.) & Cece, A. (ed.), Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) Springer Nature.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Edited volume › peer-review
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Application of Immersive Technologies in Architectural Education for Timber Frame and Joint Design: A Critical Review
Chen, Z., Lombardi, D. & Dounas, T., Sept 2024, Advances in the Integration of Technology and the Built Environment : Select Proceeding of AAB 2024. Springer NatureResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Creativity in the Age of Digital Reproduction
Di Marco, G., Lombardi, D. & Tedjosaputro, M., Feb 2024, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. Springer SingaporeResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Creativity in the Age of Digital Reproduction xArch Symposium
Di Marco, G. (ed.), Lombardi, D. (ed.) & Tedjosaputro, M. (ed.), Feb 2024, Springer Singapore.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Edited volume › peer-review
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Decentralizing Architectural Design and Governance of Data
Dounas, T. & Lombardi, D., Mar 2024, (Submitted) Blockchain in The Built Environment. Kassem, M., Maciel, A. & Hall, D. (eds.). Institution of Engineering and TechnologyResearch output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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eCAADe2024 Data-Driven Intelligence
Davide Lombardi (Chair)
11 Sept 2024 → 13 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Developing a mass customisation framework for affordable housing in Saudi Arabia by using parametric modelling, digital simulation, and client interaction tools
Asterios Agkathidis (Supervisor), Davide Lombardi (Co-supervisor) & Theodoros Dounas (Co-supervisor)
Sept 2024Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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2024 Architecture Across Boundaries
Davide Lombardi (Chair), Jiawen Han (Chair) & Alessandro Cece (Chair)
30 Aug 2024 → 1 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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International Journal of Architectural Computing (Journal)
Davide Lombardi (Reviewer)
Jul 2024Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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A Parametric Form Language for Fibre Reinforced Concrete Prefabricated Façade Elements using 3D Printed Formwork
Davide Lombardi (Supervisor), Rosa Urbano Gutierrez (Co-supervisor) & Christiane Herr (Co-supervisor)
Jun 2024Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision