Kimberly Tatum

Kimberly Tatum is a Researcher in the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Development at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU), based in Room 03.03.14 of the Campus Tower at Henning-Voscherau-Platz 1, Hamburg. Her email address is kimberly.tatum@hcu-hamburg.de.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and German Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2011)
• Master of City and Regional Planning and Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, Georgia Institute of Technology (2016)

Research Interests: Tatum’s work focuses on climate adaptation strategies, particularly urban resilience to climate change. She also explores migration patterns and their impact on urban environments, alongside alternative transportation systems aimed at enhancing sustainability.

Professional Background: Since January 2017, she has served as a Research Assistant at HCU. Concurrently, she has been a Transportation Planning Intern at the Atlanta Regional Commission (2015–present), with prior roles at institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology, Technische Universität Berlin, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Scientific Awards:

• American Institute of Certified Planners Outstanding Student Award (2016)
• Fulbright English Teaching Fellowship (2012)
• National Merit Scholarship (2007–2011)