Professional Affiliation

Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Politehnica University of Timișoara, Romania

Expert Bio

Cristina Maria Povian is an architect, interior designer, and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Politehnica University of Timișoara, Romania. She graduated from the same faculty and studied for one semester at the Sapienza University of Rome. Dr. Povian holds a Ph.D. in Architecture, with a focus on social architecture for children in need. She furthered her research in this field through a postdoctoral fellowship at the Romanian Institute of Culture and Humanistic Research in Venice, Italy, funded by the prestigious "Nicolae Iorga" grant.

Her specialization spans sustainable architecture, urban planning, and interior design. She has a keen interest in developing innovative solutions that address contemporary challenges in the built environment, emphasizing projects that respond to the aesthetic, political, economic, social, and psychological needs of users.

Dr. Povian completed an internship at a renowned architectural firm in Berlin, gaining valuable international experience. Additionally, she has participated in numerous teaching and training mobilities across Europe, Africa, Central America, and Asia, further enriching her global perspective and expertise in architectural education.

She has authored several publications exploring architecture for abandoned children during Romania's communist and post-communist periods. Her work highlights the role of design in fostering social integration and wellbeing for vulnerable populations.

Committed to education, she organizes workshops and interactive sessions for children, collaborating with schools and community organizations to introduce architectural principles through hands-on activities. This approach inspires creativity and helps young minds develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of their built environment.

Wilson Center Project

“Alternative Education Methods and Inclusive Social Strategies for Children at Risk.”