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• Gentrification
• Housing Policy
• Urban Sociology
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Dr. phil. Andrej Holm is a Researcher at the Institute of Social Sciences , Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in Urban and Regional Sociology . As a Women's Representative and active academic, he focuses on gentrification, housing policy in international comparison, and European urban policy. His work bridges academia and activism, contributing to housing referendums and social movement analysis. Research Themes : Gentrification dynamics, financialization of housing, socio-ecological housing transformation, and post-socialist urban development. Key Projects : Expert analysis for Berlin housing socialization referendum (2022), comparative studies on Amsterdam/Barcelona/Berlin/Vienna (2022), and social infrastructure reconceptualization (2021). Holm's publications span urban policy critiques and housing justice , with recent 2025 works examining financial investors' impact on Berlin housing and pandemic-era housing conditions. His research integrates political economy with spatial inequality frameworks.

• Human Geography
• Urban Studies
• Migration Studies
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Prof. Dr. Sakura Yamamura is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) in Digital Methods in Human Geography at RWTH Aachen University, holding a Dr. rer. nat. in Geography from the University of Hamburg (2018). Her research focuses on migration, transnationalism, superdiversity, and urban studies, with a particular emphasis on digital methods applied to spatial and social dynamics. She has held postdoctoral and visiting fellowships at institutions including the Max Planck Institute and Maastricht University. Yamamura’s work bridges geography, sociology, and economics, examining how transnational migrants shape global cities like Tokyo and the impacts of globalization on urban spaces and policies. Her recent studies address the intersectionality of entrepreneurship, pandemic effects on LGBTQ+ activism, and digital transformations in urban production. Research interests include the socio-spatial dimensions of migration, intersectional approaches to entrepreneurship, and the interplay between digital tools and human geography. Her academic contributions span peer-reviewed articles in journals like Ethnic and Racial Studies and Urban Studies , as well as edited volumes on superdiversity and global urbanization. She actively engages in interdisciplinary dialogue, addressing topics such as mediated social touch and the methodological challenges of fieldwork in transnational contexts. Yamamura’s career includes roles as a guest lecturer at Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland) and SKEMA Business School (France), reflecting her commitment to international collaboration and teaching. She has advised numerous research projects and contributes to policy discussions on migration and urban development. Her current work at RWTH Aachen emphasizes leveraging digital methods to analyze complex urban systems and transnational networks.

• Environmental Policy
• Plant Biosecurity
• Ecosystem Services
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Clive Potter is Professor of Environmental Policy at Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science and social science to inform government policy, with specific focus on plant biosecurity, ecosystem services, and stakeholder engagement in rural and urban contexts. Professor Potter's research centers on agricultural restructuring and sustainable land use governance in industrialized nations, examining 25+ years of policy evolution and farmer responses to market, policy, and socio-cultural shifts. He investigates policy learning mechanisms and public involvement in environmental risk management, particularly regarding tree disease epidemics like ash dieback, analyzing how historical knowledge and local observations integrate into biosecurity frameworks. His approach combines natural science collaborations with social survey methodologies across UK and EU contexts. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal intensifying focus on urban forestry dynamics during crises (including COVID-19), socio-ecological art-science collaborations, and policy innovations for landscape-scale conservation. Key trends include systematic analysis of tree pest impacts in cities, integration of public health co-benefits in climate policy, and novel stakeholder engagement methods using digital tools. His work increasingly addresses equity dimensions in environmental governance and the role of diverse knowledge systems in managing complex socio-ecological risks.

Nyeema HarrisView profile

Associate Professor

• Wildlife Conservation
• Urban Ecology
• Human-Wildlife Interactions
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Nyeema Harris is the Knobloch Family Associate Professor of Wildlife and Land Conservation at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE), part of Yale University. She focuses on wildlife conservation, urban ecology, and the socio-ecological dimensions of human-wildlife interactions. Her work examines how urbanization impacts predator behavior, diets, and biodiversity, while advocating for inclusive sustainability approaches that address equity and justice in environmental scholarship. Education includes a PhD from North Carolina State University, an MS from The University of Montana, and a BS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. These degrees span wildlife science and conservation biology. Her research interests emphasize urban carnivore ecology, community-based conservation strategies, and systemic racism’s ecological consequences. She integrates spatial modeling with social equity frameworks, as seen in her publications on textured species range maps and critiques of environmental landscapes of fear. Publications highlight trends in urban wildlife adaptation, interdisciplinary methods, and ethical considerations in conservation. Key themes include dietary shifts in predators due to environmental changes, the role of historical data in species forecasting, and mitigating health risks linked to urbanization and gentrification. Dr. Harris actively advises doctoral students and is involved in initiatives like SNAPSHOT USA and Michigan ZoomIN, leveraging citizen science for ecological monitoring. She has not been noted for specific scientific awards in the provided texts. Her office is located in Kroon Hall, Room 223, at 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT. She contributes to environmental justice discourse and has been featured in news articles discussing her work on African carnivore range loss, urban rodent control, and systemic racism in urban ecosystems.

Nathan SayreView profile

Professor

• Environmental Geography
• Political Ecology
• Rangeland Ecology
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Nathan Sayre is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley, where he researches environmental geography, political ecology, and rangeland management. His work critically examines how landscapes are governed, commodified, and studied, with a focus on the interplay between capital, state power, and scientific knowledge. He specializes in rangelands—covering 45% of Earth's land surface—using archival, ethnographic, and interdisciplinary methods to address conservation challenges and socio-ecological dynamics. Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago (1999) Research spans seven key areas: (1) Scale and political economy, exploring capitalism's spatial dynamics; (2) Historical critiques of environmental limits (e.g., carrying capacity); (3) Science and technology studies in rangeland science; (4) Historical-political ecology of North American landscapes; (5) Rangeland sustainability and marginality; (6) Community-based conservation; and (7) Cannabis legalization impacts. Current projects include California cannabis regulation effects, a food-environment textbook, and the 1861–65 California mega-flood/drought as a climate-political case study. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on rangeland socio-ecology, scale theory, and conservation governance, with recent work emphasizing climate adaptation, ecosystem services, and cannabis industrialization. Articles frequently integrate historical analysis with critiques of policy and scientific practice. Awards: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award (2017) for The Politics of Scale He teaches courses including GEOG 130 (Food and the Environment), GEOG 203 (Nature and Culture), and GEOG 220 (Capital, Value, and Scale), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues. As part of UC Berkeley's Cannabis Research Center, he investigates rural impacts of cannabis legalization.

Donald C. HaggisView profile

Professor

• Aegean Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology
• Minoan Crete
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Donald C. Haggis is the Nicholas A. Cassas Professor of Greek Studies and Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). He holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Minnesota and has been affiliated with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, the British School of Archaeology at Athens, and the University of Michigan. His research focuses on Aegean settlement structure, Minoan Crete, and early urbanization in the Mediterranean. Roles: Department Chair (2020–present), Director of the Azoria Project, Adjunct Professor at Duke University, and Managing Committee member of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Education: Ph.D., Classical Studies, University of Minnesota (1992) M.A. and B.A., Classics, Wayne State University (1983 and 1982) Research Interests: Haggis investigates settlement behavior, archaeological landscapes, and socio-political change in the Aegean. His work centers on the transition from Minoan to Archaic Greek urbanism, particularly through the Azoria Project in eastern Crete. Key themes include Minoan-Mycenaean continuity, early state formation, and material culture analysis. Grants & Awards: Recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation, and Wenner-Gren Foundation. Honors include the Best Practices in Site Preservation Award (2012) and Distinguished Alumnus Award (2009). Labs/Teams: Leads the Azoria Project, a long-term excavation and research initiative examining an Archaic city in Crete. Collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Aegean Prehistory and the Research Laboratories of Archaeology at UNC-CH. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books, including Classical Archaeology in Context (2015) and The Archaeological Survey of the Kavousi Region (2005). Recent work explores the Azoria civic complex, Minoan feasting practices, and diachronic cultural landscapes.

Han LiView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Geography
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Policy
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Han Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. Their research bridges urban geography, sustainable development, and policy analysis, with a focus on climate resilience, pandemic-induced behavioral shifts, and socio-spatial dynamics in urban environments. Affiliation: University of Miami (College of Arts and Sciences), previously associated with Chinese institutions like Shanghai's urban research ecosystem. Research Themes: Climate policy impacts on labor markets, renewable energy adoption in education, pandemic effects on commuting and residential preferences, and cultural/economic drivers of urban transformation. Han's work spans interdisciplinary domains, including urban sustainability , spatial diffusion models , and policy evaluation . Their recent studies highlight: Quantitative analysis of solar PV adoption in U.S. schools amid cost-alleviation policies Geospatial modeling of flood risk counterfactuals in Germany Post-lockdown commuting behavior shifts in Shanghai using phone signal data Evolution of residential preferences for parks and coastal amenities during/after the pandemic Interplay between peer social networks and psychological resilience in migrant children's school adaptation

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Housing Policy
• Human Geography
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Dr. Margaret Reynolds serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. With ORCID identifier 0000-0003-2988-4279, she maintains an active research profile focused on critical housing issues affecting Australian communities, particularly older populations. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications through collaborations with government bodies and non-profit organizations. Reynolds' research interests center on urban and regional planning , housing policy , and human geography , with specific expertise in older people's housing security, homelessness dynamics, and sustainable urban development. Her work examines how housing precariousness affects vulnerable populations, particularly aging Australians navigating complex eligibility gaps in housing assistance programs. Through rigorous spatial analysis and longitudinal studies, she investigates the changing geography of homelessness and the structural drivers behind housing insecurity across Australian states and territories. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on state-by-state analyses of older people's housing precariousness , examining regional variations in housing challenges from Queensland to Tasmania. Reynolds' work consistently connects housing issues with broader sustainable development goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Her research employs mixed methods including spatial analysis, policy evaluation, and demographic studies to understand housing market dynamics and their social impacts. Reynolds actively secures competitive research funding, currently leading multiple projects including Measuring Climate Change Vulnerability in Australia's Housing System (2025-2027) and Housing futures: ideal models for private rental systems beyond 2025 (2025-2026). Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained funding from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute and Housing for the Aged Action Group, reflecting the policy relevance of her work. Though currently unavailable for supervision, her collaborative approach is evident through numerous co-authored publications with researchers like Wendy Stone, Phillipa Veeroja, and Shaun Parkinson.

• Environmental History
• Canadian History
• Agricultural History
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Shannon Stunden Bower is a Professor in the Department of History, Classics, and Religion at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on environmental history, particularly in northern North America with an emphasis on Canada’s Prairies and northern Great Plains. She examines water management, agricultural industrialization, and government institutions, with recent work on post-1945 irrigation projects in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Bower is actively involved in academic leadership, serving on the executive and editorial collective of the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE) and as an associate editor for Prairie History . She co-curated the Climate and Change website, integrating digital tools to explore 1930s drought history. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as HIST 260 (Pre-Confederation Canada) and graduate methodology seminars. Her courses emphasize historiography and research methodologies for honors students. Her research spans topics like irrigation infrastructure in Ghana, GIS technologies in mid-20th century Canada, and urban environmental activism in Edmonton. Bower’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary environmental challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications address gendered knowledge in agricultural rehabilitation and the socio-ecological impacts of water management policies. She collaborates widely, contributing to scholarly debates on rural economies, environmental justice, and development policies. Bower advises students on Canadian and environmental history topics, particularly those related to the Prairie West. Her grants and fellowships support projects analyzing the intersections of environment, technology, and governance. She maintains active participation in academic networks, ensuring her research informs both scholarly discourse and public understanding of environmental history.

• Urban Geography
• Feminist Geography
• Climate Justice
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Prof. Dr. Sybille Bauriedl is Professor in the Department of Integrative Geography at the University of Flensburg, serving as Head of the Study Program for the Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental, Social and Human Sciences and Deputy Institute Spokesperson. Her institutional roles position her at the intersection of critical geography, environmental justice, and social transformation. Her research spans: Urban political ecology with focus on metabolic urbanism and climate justice Feminist critiques of platform capitalism in care and urban services Decolonial methodologies in mapping and spatial memory practices Gendered dimensions of climate adaptation and urban governance Critical analyses of smart city discourse and platform urbanism Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals a concentrated focus on the platformization of urban life, particularly examining how digital platforms transform care work, urban metabolism, and spatial justice in European cities. Her work consistently integrates feminist and post-colonial perspectives into critiques of techno-capitalist urban restructuring, with growing attention to climate-resilient rural-urban cooperation models. While no formal advising relationships or scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, her institutional leadership roles suggest significant administrative and educational contributions. Her departmental focus on Integrative Geography reflects her commitment to transdisciplinary approaches addressing environmental and social crises.

Alessio KoliulisView profile

Lecturer

• Urban governance
• Economic strategies
• Night-time economies
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Alessio Kolioulis serves as a Lecturer (Teaching) in Urban Economic Development at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU), University College London . A globally recognized leader in night-time economies and cultural policy, he has led the MSc Urban Economic Development program since 2018 while bridging academic research with municipal collaborations through organizations like the Greater London Authority and C40 Cities. PhD in Aesthetics and Urban Planning (Paris 8 University, 2018) MA in Social Anthropology of Development (SOAS, 2012) BSc in Development Economics (University of Florence, 2010) His research intersects urban governance with economic strategies , focusing on night studies and its implications for climate action. Recent publications explore integrating night-time economies into climate science (Nature Climate Change, 2024), co-production frameworks (Fairville Labs, 2024), and postfordist urban transitions (2023). Key projects include editing the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Night-Time Economies . Scientific awards highlight his educational contributions: Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2019) Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2025) Professional roles extend to Economist at VibeLab (since 2020) and Head of Night-Time Research at Autonomy Institute (since 2021). Multilingual (Greek, Italian, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese), he contributes to European, African, and Middle Eastern socio-economic studies.

Hongmian GongView profile

Professor

• Urban Geography
• GIS
• Transportation
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Professor Hongmian Gong is a faculty member in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at Hunter College (CUNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Georgia (1997) and has extensive academic credentials from institutions in China and the U.S. His research focuses on urban geography, GIS applications, and transportation systems. He has led numerous grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation and other agencies, including projects on GPS integration in urban studies and transportation data collection. Notably, his work has been cited in The Wall Street Journal and media outlets like Sinovision. His teaching spans courses such as Urban Geographic Theory, GIS Applications, and World Regional Geography. He has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including a 2016 Routledge book on urban hierarchy and corporate control. Recent research explores shrinking cities, post-9/11 urban restructuring, and geospatial methodologies for transportation surveys. He has organized events like the 2013 GPS for Transportation Symposium at Roosevelt House. His work emphasizes practical GIS tools and urban policy implications. Education: Ph.D., 1997 – University of Georgia, Geography M.A., 1993 – University of Akron, Urban Studies M.S., 1987 – Sun Yat-sen University, China, Geography B.S., 1984 – Sun Yat-sen University, China, Geography Key Research Themes: Urban GIS applications Transportation data analytics Urban resilience and post-disaster recovery Socio-spatial inequalities His grants include over $2M in funding from federal transportation agencies, focusing on GPS/GIS integration and sustainable urban mobility. He advises students on spatial analysis and has collaborated with institutions across the U.S. and Hong Kong. Media engagements include commentary on NYC's geographic advantages and GPS-based urban research innovations.

Ismael Blanco FillolaView profile

Professor

• Dynamics of inequality
• Socio-spatial segregation
• Urban governance
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Ismael Blanco Fillola is a Full Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Law of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), holding Advanced Research accreditation from AQU. His research focuses on urban inequality, socio-spatial segregation, social innovation, and participatory governance. He has held prestigious research positions at Pompeu Fabra University (Ramon y Cajal), De Montfort University (Beatriu de Pinós), and Brazilian institutions. Current director of the UAB-based IGOP and member of SGR i-GOP, he previously coordinated the SGR Urban Governance, Commons, Internet and Social Innovation (URGOCIS). PhD in Political Science (UAB) Advanced Research accreditation (AQU) Research Interests: Blanco investigates how urban social infrastructure fosters cohesion in metropolitan contexts, analyzing institutional responses to inequality. His work bridges social innovation, austerity governance, and urban policy networks, emphasizing civic capacity and political resistance. Scientific Awards: Ramon y Cajal researcher Beatriu de Pinós researcher Contact: ismael.blanco@uab.cat

• Tourism Geography
• Urban Tourism
• Light Pollution
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Dr. Grzegorz Iwanicki is a lecturer in the Department of Socio-Economic Geography at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management. His research focuses on urban tourism, light pollution, dark sky parks, and sustainable development. He has conducted extensive studies on astrotourism, city break tourism, and party tourism in Poland and Europe. PhD in Earth Sciences (Geography) from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (2017) Pedagogical studies from Lublin University of Technology (2015) Master's in Socio-Economic Geography from Jagiellonian University (2011) Bachelor's in Geography from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (2009) His research spans dark sky preservation, including Polish and European dark sky parks, light pollution's impact on tourism, and urban party zone dynamics. He has contributed to understanding astrotourism development, urban nighttime economies, and sustainable tourism practices in former communist countries. Scientific awards include grants from the National Science Centre (MINATURA 5, 2021), MNiSW Targeted Grants (2019, 2014), and COST STSM grants (2015). His publications examine dark sky parks' socioeconomic impacts, urban tourism transformations, and light pollution mitigation strategies. He participated in research projects on light pollution in protected areas (2014-2015) and fluvial transport mechanisms on Spitsbergen (2013), including a COST PhD training school series (2013-2016) and the 25th UMCS Polar Expedition (2013).

Dan BreznitzView profile

Professor

• Innovation Policy
• Public Policy
• Political Economy
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Dan Breznitz is a University Professor and Munk Chair of Innovation Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Political Science. He co-directs the Innovation Policy Lab and the CIFAR program on Innovation, Equity & the Future of Prosperity. His work focuses on innovation policy, political economy, and economic growth, emphasizing equitable distribution and the governance of global production networks. Education and career highlights include eight years at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he held roles in the Scheller College of Business, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and School of Public Policy. He also founded a software company. His research spans innovation agency design, China’s industrial policies, and the socio-economic impacts of technological change. Key research interests include innovation equity, global value chains, and the interplay between public policy and economic growth. Recent work critiques Silicon Valley-centric innovation models and advocates for place-based strategies to address inequality. His books, including Innovation in Real Places (2021), won major awards and challenge conventional narratives on prosperity and policy. His articles analyze topics like disability-inclusive innovation, China’s digital economy regulation, and the resurgence of regional industrial clusters. Awards include the Donner Prize and Balsillie Prize for public policy. Breznitz advises governments and international organizations on innovation and economic restructuring, notably serving as the Clifford Clarke Economist for Canada’s Department of Finance. Beyond academia, he leads interdisciplinary initiatives at Massey College and collaborates with global think tanks. His work bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform policies that foster inclusive economic growth in an interconnected world.