University of Portsmouth professor receives national acclaim for architectural excellence

A PROFESSOR from the city’s university has been nominated as an ambassador of Italian Design 2020.
University of Portsmouth professor, Alessandro Melis, has been nominated as an ambassador of Italian Design 2020.University of Portsmouth professor, Alessandro Melis, has been nominated as an ambassador of Italian Design 2020.
University of Portsmouth professor, Alessandro Melis, has been nominated as an ambassador of Italian Design 2020.

Professor Alessandro Melis from the School of Architecture was chosen by the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Professor Melis is well-known in Italy for his research in the field of architecture and has already been chosen as the Curator of the Italian Pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale earlier this year.

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Professor Melis will be expected to join high-profile embassy meetings to share his experience and knowledge of Italian design.

After being informed about his accolade, Professor Melis said: ‘I am very proud to represent Italy, a country where product design and industrial design are major areas in which we are world-leading.

“It is flattering to be chosen to represent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for Cultural Heritage. I feel honoured to be able to share our expertise in open planning and architecture.’

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