Lawrence Roderick

Lawrence Roderick is an Honorary Professor at the University of Geneva (since 2015), affiliated with the Geneva School of Social Sciences (G3S) and the Institute for Environmental Sciences (ISE). He holds adjunct roles at the University of Adelaide and National University of Malaysia. His career includes directorships of programs like the Certificate for Advanced Studies in Sustainable Development and the Global Environmental Policy Program (GEPP).

Education: BArch (Hons) from the University of Adelaide, MLitt from the University of Cambridge, and DSc from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges, human ecology, and sustainable development. He has authored/co-authored influential works on transdisciplinarity and urban health.

• Distinctions include the 2016 Hall of Fame (IAPS) and Distinguished Leadership Award (Society for Human Ecology).
• Leadership roles include Scientific Advisory Board memberships and contributions to global sustainability initiatives.
• Key research themes: Urban health equity, transdisciplinary knowledge integration, and community-based sustainability strategies.

Publications emphasize bridging knowledge gaps between academia, policy, and practice. His work highlights systemic approaches to housing, health, and environmental quality in rapidly urbanizing contexts.