Leo Roberts

Dr. Leo Roberts is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University's City Campus in Melbourne, Australia. His research focuses on applied economics, psychology, and health-related disciplines, with a particular emphasis on urban sustainability, climate adaptation, and human-environment interactions. He contributes to understanding socio-economic disparities in energy access, urban heat vulnerability, and the role of nonhuman elements in urban spaces.

Research Interests:

• Climate Resilient Urban Design
• Energy Poverty Analysis
• More-Than-Human Geographies
• Sustainable Housing Policy
• Domestic Retrofitting Strategies

Recent work explores the interplay between urban heatwaves, home environments, and energy vulnerability, emphasizing policy implications for equitable climate adaptation. His publications span interdisciplinary topics including soil's role in urban ecosystems, low-carbon living spaces, and historical urban planning methodologies.