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Chiara Del Gaudio is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator at Carleton University's School of Industrial Design. She holds a Ph.D. in Design from Pontifícia Universidade Católica Rio de Janeiro, an MSc in Design & Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from the same institution. Her research focuses on the social and political dimensions of design, particularly exploring participatory and collaborative design processes aimed at fostering inclusive and resilient societies. Chiara is actively engaged in applied design research that addresses democratic, inclusive, and sustainable urban contexts, often collaborating with local communities. She leads the Urban Imaginaries Lab at Carleton University, where she facilitates interdisciplinary projects that involve community engagement and explore critical urban issues. Chiara's work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and she is a recognized figure in design research communities both nationally and internationally, having organized significant conferences and symposiums related to sustainable design and participatory practices. Her ongoing projects include various research initiatives that investigate the intersection of design and social innovation, with a particular emphasis on empowering marginalized communities through design.
Includes MEng and MASc options.