Enrico Tommarchi Research Assistant e.tommarchi@hull.ac.uk 01482 466850 Enrico Tommarchi was involved in the evaluation of Hull's year as the UK City of Culture 2017 and he is now working on the international HOMEE (Heritage Opportunities/threats in Mega-Events in Europe) project. He is also a PhD researcher at the University of Hull, investigating port-city relations in the context of cultural mega events across Europe. Enrico's research interests include the geographies of port and coastal cities, culture-led urban regeneration, the spatial outcomes of mega events, socio-spatial inequalities, comparative urbanism and urban theory. Research Research Interests Culture-led regeneration Mega events Ports and coastal cities Uban geography Urban theory Research groups HOMEE Heritage Opportunities/threats in Mega-Events in Europe: Polytechnic of Milan, University of Hull, Neapolis University Pafos, International Cultural Centre Krakow Publications Tommarchi E, Hansen L E and Bianchini F, 'Problematising the question of participation in Capitals of Culture', Participations, 15 (2), pp 154-169 (2018) Professional highlights Academic qualifications BA in Urban and Regional Planning, IUAV University of Venice MA in Urban and Regional Planning, IUAV University of Venice PG Diploma in Research Training, University of Hull Awards and accolades Expert in the Field of Urban Sociology, University of Palermo