Daniel Galland

Overview: Daniel Galland is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design in Copenhagen. His research focuses on spatial planning institutions, governance dynamics, and urban sustainability, with notable projects like LANDTIME and POLICYMIX4MOBILITY.

Education:

• PhD in Planning and Development (2011)
• MPhil in Ethics and Politics (University of Barcelona, 2007)
• MSc in Environmental Studies (University of British Columbia, 2004)

Research Interests: Galland explores the interplay between planning doctrines, disciplines, and practices, emphasizing urban sustainability, regional governance, and temporal planning. His work contributes to UN SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities) and 17 (Partnerships).

Key Projects:

• LANDTIME (2021–2025): Examines land policy and intergenerational justice.
• POLICYMIX4MOBILITY (2025–2027): Addresses sustainable urban mobility transitions.

Awards: Recognitions include the 2020 Fellow of the Regional Studies Association and a 2022 Teacher of the Year nomination.

Teaching & Supervision: Supervises PhD students in urban planning and contributes to master's programs in Surveying and Sustainable Cities. He co-edits Sustainability journal and serves on AESOP's Executive Committee.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams like the 15-Minute City project and the ESPON-funded MAK-RES initiative.