Dr Luis José García-Pulido, School of Arabic Studies. Spanish National Research Council, EEA, CSIC, Spain
Luis José García-Pulido is a distinguished researcher at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Head of the Department of Arabic Studies at the School of Arabic Studies in Granada, Spain 🇪🇸. With a PhD in Architecture from the University of Granada, his research focuses on Al-Andalus architecture, hydraulic systems, and cultural landscapes 🌍. He has led numerous projects on medieval architecture and heritage, including documenting the Nasrid kingdom’s watchtowers and Andalusian defensive architecture 🏰. His notable publications include works on vernacular architecture and ancient gold mining 🏆. García-Pulido also teaches and supervises doctoral research, contributing to significant advancements in architectural documentation and heritage preservation 📚.
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Education
Dr. Luis José García-Pulido is a distinguished architect with a Doctorate in Architecture from the University of Granada (UGR), Spain (2008). Their academic journey includes an Official Postgraduate Master’s in “Archaeology and Territory” from UGR’s Department of Prehistory, Archaeology, and Medieval History (2009), and another Official Postgraduate Master’s in “Architecture and Historical Heritage” from the Technical College of Architecture at the University of Seville and the Institute of Historical Architecture and Heritage of the Regional Government of Andalusia (2011). This extensive education underscores their expertise in architectural expression, heritage, and preservation. 🏛️📜🎓
Previous positions
Dr. Luis José García-Pulido pursued a PhD and served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Architecture at the University of Malaga, Spain, from 2015 to 2020. 🏛️📚 Prior to this, they completed postdoctoral studies under the Juan de la Cierva program at the School of Arabic Studies (EEA), CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council, from 2012 to 2015. 🧠🔬 Their research and academic roles have significantly contributed to the fields of art, architecture, and Arabic studies.
Research focus
Luis José García-Pulido’s research focuses on Andalusi defensive architecture, as exemplified in his article “Andalusi Defensive Architecture through Martín de Ximena Jurado’s Drawings (Mid-17th Century)” published in 2023. His work examines historical fortifications and defensive structures from the Andalusi period, delving into architectural techniques and historical contexts through detailed drawings from the mid-17th century. García-Pulido’s research contributes to a deeper understanding of historical military architecture and its evolution over time. His studies are valuable for historians and architects interested in the preservation and analysis of historical fortifications. 🏰📜🛡️
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