Alan Hooper

Alan Hooper is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art. He combines academic leadership with professional practice, having represented Scotland at the 2014 Venice Biennale and served as Visiting Professor at Guangzhou University, China, focusing on urban development. His research explores architecture beyond urban contexts and generative AI's impact on higher education.

• Educational Qualification: Master of Education (2024)

Alan actively contributes to architectural discourse as a guest critic, GIA practice awards panel member, and participant in forums like Architecture and Design Scotland's Design Forum. His work bridges rural architectural research and digital pedagogy innovations.

• Key Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

He supervises postgraduate research in generative AI applications and rural architecture, while leading curriculum development at GSA. His professional practice and academic roles demonstrate a commitment to global architectural dialogue.