Cristiana is a researcher of Topography and Cartography, at Politecnico di Milano in the after obtaining her master degree in architecture in 1999 and obtaining her PhD in Geodetic and cartography Sciences, in 2003. Her research focuses on survey and representation of Cultural Heritage and Urban context, particular interest is dedicated to study new technologies for survey and managing data. She is a Professor of Survey Techniques at Politecnico di Milano. She organized and taught at workshops and training courses c/o Politecnico of Milano for the survey and preservation of Cultural Heritage (survey, data elaboration, data management). She has been involved in several projects at national and international level, topics: 3D accurate, complete and rapid survey of complex architectures and large monumental sites (Metropolitana di Napoli”; “Progetto Grande Guglia; “Progetto Spire 3D WEB BIM“; SMART Culture; L.I.F.E. @ Umm al-Dabadib Egypt).

She is a member of the National Scientific Committee CSN ICOMOS Italy – CIPA – Heritage Documentation. She is also member of IIC, The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works – FIIC.

She is the author of more than 90 publications.