Francesco Orsini
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Francesco Orsini is a leading scholar in sustainable urban agriculture, with a research focus on urban horticulture, food security, and biodiversity in built environments. As a core member of the Research Centre on Urban Environment for Agriculture and Biodiversity, Orsini has been instrumental in advancing educational frameworks and practical training models for urban farming. His most cited work, a 2020 paper presented at the prestigious IHC2018, synthesizes international project experiences to promote capacity-building in urban agriculture, earning 19 citations and highlighting his role in bridging academic research with real-world application. Orsini’s contributions extend to developing innovative soilless cultivation systems and policy guidelines for integrating agriculture into city planning, directly addressing global challenges of food access and environmental sustainability. His work has shaped curricula and inspired a new generation of researchers and practitioners, making him a pivotal figure in the field. With a career marked by interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to scalable solutions, Orsini continues to influence how cities can become more resilient and self-sufficient through green infrastructure and localized food production.
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