Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Carlos Moreno (urbanist)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2025

Discover the career path of Carlos Moreno (urbanist), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Carlos Moreno is a Franco-Colombian scientist, professor at IAE - Paris 1 Sorbonne University, and co-founder of the ETI Chair. His research focuses on smart and sustainable cities. Moreno is best known for his contributions to the "15-Minute City" concept, which aims to create urban environments where residents can access essential services and amenities within a short walk or bike ride from their homes.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1982: Began career at Université de Paris Sud

In 1982, Carlos Moreno began his career as a teacher-researcher at the Université de Paris Sud, focusing on computer and robotics laboratory work.

1983: Graduated from Paris-Sud University

In 1983, Carlos Moreno graduated from Paris-Sud University after studying in Paris.

1990: Joined Université d’Evry

In 1990, Carlos Moreno joined the Université d’Evry and later obtained the Habilitation à Directeur de Recherches (HDR) in mathematics and computer science, specializing in robotics.

1998: Established Sinovia at LaMI

In 1998, Carlos Moreno established Sinovia at the Laboratoire des Méthodes Informatiques (LaMI), receiving initial funding from the French government fund, ANVAR.

2000: Designed Self-Adaptive Furnace Control

In 2000, Carlos Moreno designed a self-adaptive furnace control for firing aircraft parts made of composite materials.

2001: Developed Urban Resource-Sharing Platforms

In 2001, Carlos Moreno developed multi-technical and multi-service urban resource-sharing platforms, leading to the creation of "Open Components". He also designed control systems for nuclear reactors.

2003: Involved in creating robotics for genetic analysis

In 2003, Carlos Moreno collaborated with the bioinformatics laboratory of Evry and Génopole to create robotics for genetic analysis.

2006: Involved in the establishment of the Carnot Institutes

In 2006, Carlos Moreno was involved in the establishment of the Carnot Institutes.

2010: Advised GDF SUEZ on "City of the Future" program

From 2010, Carlos Moreno advised GDF SUEZ Vice-President Guy Lacroix on the "City of the Future" program.

2010: Joined Strategic Orientation Advisory Committee

In 2010, Carlos Moreno joined the Strategic Orientation Advisory Committee of the French government program, Investissements d’Avenir. He also researched cities as complex systems.

2010: Awarded Chevalier of the Legion of Honor

In 2010, Carlos Moreno was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French Republic, recognizing his work and contributions.

2015: Coined the term 15-Minute City

In 2015, Carlos Moreno coined the term 15-Minute City "Ville du quart d’heure" at the Paris United Nations Climate Change (COP21) Conference. Moreno became a scientific advisor to Paris's Mayor, Anne Hidalgo.

2015: Concluded Advising GDF SUEZ on "City of the Future" program

In 2015, Carlos Moreno concluded his advising role to GDF SUEZ Vice-President Guy Lacroix on the "City of the Future" program.

2017: Joined Paris Business School of Management

In 2017, Carlos Moreno joined the Paris Business School of Management at the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He co-founded the Chair "Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation" - ETI.