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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5352-9990
Qualifications (Brief)
MSc (Sapienza University of Rome)
PhD (City University of Hong Kong)
Biography
Federica Fiacco is an architect advocating for just and low-carbon urban transitions in developing cities. She received a PhD from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering of City University of Hong Kong, and holds a Master’s degree in Architecture (with honours) from Sapienza University of Rome.
Her research focuses on the urban transition in Sub-Saharan Africa: she explores the relation between urban imaginaries and low-carbon city densification models, drawing attention to the role that local challenges play in reimagining cities’ densification narratives.
In 2024, Federica completed the ‘Global Leadership Training Programme for Sustainable Development in Africa’ at the United Nations University, and conducted research as a Visiting Scholar at the Copperbelt University (Zambia).
Currently, she volunteers as "Junior Activity Lead - Project Management" at the Initiative for Climate Resilience Planning (ICRP) at the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). She's also one of the Young Academics Regional Ambassadors at the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP).
Research Interests/Areas
Just urban transitions, Verticalism, Urban expansion, Peri-urban areas, Sub-Saharan Africa
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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Research output
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Sex- and age-related differences in thermal sensitivity to radiant cooling in sleeping pods
Ismail, O. A. (Co-first Author), Hussain, S. (Co-first Author), Ali, A. M., Tawfik, M. W., Fiacco, F., Hassan, M. A. & Araji, M. T., 1 Nov 2025, In: Energy and Buildings. 346, 14 p., 116185.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Sub-Saharan Africa: Moving Towards an Energy Transition? An Investigation into the Coevolution of Urban Expansion and Energy Systems
Fiacco, F. & Talamini, G., 5 Mar 2025, Urban and Transit Planning (Vol 1): Strategies, Innovations and Climate Management. Alberti, F., Bibri, S. E., Piselli, C., Gallo, P., Matamanda, A. R., Rabiei, H., Romano, R. & Buckley, A. O. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, Cham, Vol. 1. p. 153-158 6 p. (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI)).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
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Can fast urban growth be low-carbon? Sub-Saharan cities towards new territorial strategies
Fiacco, F., Jere, K. & Talamini, G., Jul 2024, (Presented) p. 110-127. 18 p.Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper
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Energy implications of the Chinese-driven morphological transformation of Lusaka, Zambia
Fiacco, F., Jere, K. & Talamini, G., Dec 2023, In: Science Talks. 8, 100261.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Investimenti stranieri e sviluppo di edilizia residenziale nell’Africa sub-sahariana: il caso di Lusaka, Zambia
Translated title of the contribution :Foreign investments and residential urban development in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Lusaka, Zambia Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open AccessFile31 Downloads (CityUHK Scholars)
Prizes
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Certificate of Merit for the "Teaching Students: First Steps" (SG8001) Course
FIACCO, F. (Recipient), 17 Jun 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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HKPFS Academic Excellence and QE Award
FIACCO, F. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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HKPFS Academic Excellence and QE Award
FIACCO, F. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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HKPFS Academic Excellence and QE Award
FIACCO, F. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2023
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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HKPFS Academic Excellence and QE Award
FIACCO, F. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Activities
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Horizontal and vertical urban expansion: Hong Kong and Lusaka
FIACCO, F. (Invited Speaker)
16 Sept 2024 → 20 Sept 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
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Copperbelt University
FIACCO, F. (Visiting Fellow)
8 Sept 2024 → 9 Oct 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Collective Conferences (CCP) – A Comprehensive Guide to Sustainable Landscape Planning
FIACCO, F. (Keynote Speaker)
20 Feb 2024Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) International Conference. Theme: "The Development of Climate Sensitive Building Regulations for Zambia: The Need for a Collaborative Effort by All Stakeholders"
FIACCO, F. (Speaker)
22 Nov 2023Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
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8th International Conference on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development
FIACCO, F. (Speaker)
25 Oct 2023Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Presentation
Thesis
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An exploratory journey into Sub-Saharan Africa’s urban transition: Critical perspectives on low-carbon city densification imaginaries
FIACCO, F. (Author), TALAMINI, G. (Supervisor), 8 Jan 2026Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis