Despina Dimelli is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at the School of Architecture of the Technical University of Crete and the founder and director of Urban and Regional Planning Laboratory. She participates in scientific committees of national and international conferences, and she is a reviewer in national and international scientific journals. She participates in international (HORIZON2020, COST E.TC) and national research programs. She has been awarded in international and national urban and architectural competitions. She has expertise in Urban Conservation issues.