Jo Zhou

Dr Jo Zhou is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), specializing in urban transformation dynamics and socio-spatial relationships within the built environment. Her work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of urban development across multiple continents.

Her core research investigates:

• Real estate economics and urban growth strategies
• Rapid urbanization's societal impacts
• Housing affordability crises and social inequality patterns
• Urban governance frameworks and land use policy implementation
• Gentrification processes in regeneration projects
• Citizen engagement in community development

Dr Zhou's interdisciplinary approach integrates geographic, economic, and sociological perspectives to address pressing urban challenges. Her scholarship emphasizes the human dimension of urban change, particularly how policy decisions affect vulnerable populations in transforming neighborhoods. Current research focuses on post-pandemic urban recovery models and decarbonization strategies for sustainable cities.

Contact: Jo.Zhou@uwe.ac.uk | +441173284838