Dr. Francisca Lima

Biography

Francisca Lima is a senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, where she teaches the history and theory of landscape architecture. She has directed the Master of Landscape Architecture Programme and the PhD Programme in Landscape Architecture. Currently, she serves as the research editor for the Journal of Landscape Architecture (JoLA) and is a guest member of the Executive Committee of the European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools (ECLAS). Her research spans topics such as landscape perception, aesthetics, landscape abandonment, public engagement, and community well-being. Lima has collaborated on research projects at various centres, including the LEAF Research Centre, the Philosophy Research Centre at the University of Lisbon, and the Open Space Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. She has won recognition for her involvement in conferences like 'Shrinking Cities Expanding Landscapes' and 'Landscape Life.' Lima also works as an independent designer and has contributed to the anthology 'Landscape Philosophy.' Her current PhD students focus on diverse topics related to landscape and community engagement.

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