SAITO Asato

SAITO Asato is a Professor at Yokohama National University's Faculty of Urban Innovation, specializing in Urban Studies, Urban Policy, and Global City Development. He holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and has served in multiple academic roles including concurrent professorships in the Graduate School of Urban Innovation and the College of Urban Sciences.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Geography and Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science (2003)
• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Rikkyo University (1989)

Research Interests: Focuses on urban governance, global city formation, community dynamics, and rescaling strategies in urban contexts. His work bridges sociology and policy analysis, examining how cities adapt to globalization through spatial and political transformations.

Recent Contributions: Key publications include analyses of Tokyo's recentralization, comparative studies of global cities (London, New York, Paris, Tokyo), and explorations of urban policy in Southeast Asia. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on urban regeneration and neoliberal spatial strategies.

Engagement: Active in academic societies like the International Sociological Association and Japan Regional and Community Studies Association. Serves on committees for urban policy and global research initiatives, including the European Research Council and Global Urban Network.