About
Thomas Murphy is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Ulster University, Belfast campus. He has lectured since 1999 and held leadership roles as former Head of the School of Law (2008-2012) and former member of the University Senate (2010-2013). Current affiliations include the Validation Committee of the Council of Legal Education (Northern Ireland).
- Queen's University of Belfast - LLB in Law (1995)
- Ulster University - PhD in Law (2002)
His research focuses on land, property, and housing law, particularly examining compulsory purchase mechanisms and planning agreements in Northern Ireland. Work intersects with legal compliance, public infrastructure development, and housing policy, contributing to regional legal frameworks and administrative structures.
Publications span property law, planning law, and expropriation topics, with key outputs including chapters in 'Planning Law and Practice in Northern Ireland' (2022) and 'Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Issues in Expropriation' (2019). Research trends emphasize statutory interpretation, compensation law, and regulatory compliance.
Thomas has engaged in consultancy projects related to NIHE housing valuation factors (2021, 2023) and contributes to legal education frameworks. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through property rights analysis and urban planning research.
