Gregory Bracken

Gregory Bracken is an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology's Architecture and the Built Environment faculty, specializing in Spatial Planning and Strategy. His research focuses on urban planning in Asian cities, historic conservation, and spatial development. He has authored/co-authored over 100 publications across books, articles, and reviews, including works on Jakarta's urban morphology and Shanghai's colonial development. Bracken leads international collaborations and has been a Research Fellow since 2009. He actively participates in conferences, editorial roles (e.g., Urban Policy Briefs journal), and public engagement through media interviews on urban topics.

His research interests intersect urban theory, postcolonial urbanism, and geophysical methods like the Marchenko algorithm for subsurface imaging. Notable contributions include advancing virtual seismology techniques for reservoir monitoring and earthquake surveillance. Bracken's interdisciplinary approach bridges urban studies with geophysical innovations, addressing global urban challenges through both theoretical and applied frameworks.