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Junfu ZhangView profile

Professor

Clark UniversityUnited States

Junfu Zhang is a Professor of Economics and Department Chair at Clark University. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly urban and regional economics, with an emphasis on urbanization in China, entrepreneurship, regional development, and racial housing segregation. He holds a B.A. from Renmin University of China (1993), and M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (1999, 2001). Prior to joining Clark in 2006, he was a research fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California and a Brookings Institution fellow (2000–2001). He has been an IZA Research Fellow since 2007 and served as President of the Chinese Economists Society (2019–2020). Education: B.A., International Economics, Renmin University of China, 1993 M.A., Economics, Clark University, 1997 M.A., Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 1999 Ph.D., Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 2001 Research Interests: Dr. Zhang's research explores urbanization dynamics in China, including land use policies, housing tenure systems, and economic segregation. His work also addresses entrepreneurship, high-tech industrial clusters, and the economic impacts of urbanization. Recent studies include analyses of land regulation, Super Bowl economic effects, and gender competition in labor markets. Recent Research Trends: His articles reflect a focus on China's socio-economic challenges, such as urban land policies, housing wealth effects, and regional development disparities. Collaborative projects with institutions like IZA and CES highlight interdisciplinary engagement. Awards and Affiliations: IZA Research Fellow (2007–present) Former President, Chinese Economists Society (2019–2020) Advising and Grants: No specific grant or student advising details are listed, though his research often involves collaborative teams. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and academic networks. Labs and Teams: No dedicated labs are mentioned, but his research engages interdisciplinary teams focusing on urban economics and regional policy.

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Olle JärvView profile

Researcher

University of HelsinkiFinland

Dr. Olle Järv is an Academy Research Fellow at the University of Helsinki's Department of Geosciences and Geography. As Docent in Human Geography and holder of a joint PhD from University of Tartu and Ghent University, his research focuses on leveraging big data sources like mobile phone records and social media for analyzing human mobility patterns across European cross-border regions. Key research areas: Spatial segregation, urban diversity, transnationalism, and pandemic-induced mobility changes Current projects: BORDERSPACE (2020-2025) – Mapping transnational spaces through mobility data MOBI-TWIN (2023-2026) – Regional mobility patterns in twin transitions WinWin4WorkLife (2024-2027) – Sustainable cross-border remote work His methodological innovations include developing tools for analyzing social media data and mobile phone records to study urban dynamics. Recent recognitions include the 2024 Research Council of Finland Award and 2021 Best Paper Award from Journal of Location Based Services.

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Laura VaughanView profile

Professor

University College LondonUnited Kingdom

Laura Vaughan is Professor of Urban Form and Society and Director of the Space Syntax Lab at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. Her research examines the relationship between urban form and society using space syntax methodologies, addressing critical urban challenges including spatial inequalities, health disparities, poverty, housing, and socioeconomic vitality. She maintains active policy engagement through memberships in the West Yorkshire Scientific Advisory Group and as Chair of the International Space Syntax Executive Committee. Education includes: Doctor of Philosophy, University of London (1995-1999) Master of Science, University of London (1992-1994) Bachelor of Design, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design (1985-1989) Her research integrates space syntax methodology with urban geography and architecture to analyze how spatial configurations influence social patterns. Key interests include the historical evolution of urban segregation mechanisms, morphological predictors of community vitality, and geospatial determinants of public health outcomes. She maintains cross-disciplinary collaborations spanning public health, history, anthropology, and urban planning. Publication trends show consistent focus on urban morphology's societal impacts, with recent work emphasizing longitudinal health studies, historical cartography, and high street resilience. Methodological innovations include developing individual-level environmental exposure metrics and integrating geospatial analysis with cohort studies. Research consistently demonstrates how spatial configurations mediate social processes across temporal scales. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (elected 2005) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (elected 2015) As Director of the Space Syntax Lab, she leads research on socio-spatial systems and advises PhD students. She teaches the 'Urban Form and Society' module in the MSc/MRes Space Syntax program, exploring urban design's relationship with crime, health, and inequality. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes integrating research with design practice and historical analysis.

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Brian D. TaylorView profile

Professor

University of California, Los AngelesUnited States

Brian D. Taylor is a Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Transportation Studies. His academic roles include Director of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies and former leadership of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. Education: PhD in Urban Planning (UCLA), MCP in City and Regional Planning (UC Berkeley), MS in Civil Engineering (UC Berkeley), and BA in Geography (UCLA). Research focuses on transportation equity, finance, policy, and behavior. Key areas include post-pandemic travel trends, transit ridership decline, transportation pricing, and the socio-political dimensions of urban mobility. Recent work explores falling public transit use, pandemic-induced activity changes, and equity impacts of new mobility systems. Publications highlight studies such as The Drive for Dollars (Oxford Press, 2023), analyzing freeway financing and urban transformation, and influential papers on congestion economics and transit fiscal challenges. Over 50 students advised, many now leading academics and practitioners. Awards include the YPT Excellence in Innovation Award (2021) and recognition as a Top 10 Transportation Thought Leader (2016). Teaching includes courses on transportation economics, land-use integration, and shared mobility policy. Administrative leadership roles span institutes and transportation centers across California.

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Lauren HammondView profile

Lecturer

University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Dr. Lauren Hammond serves as Lecturer in Teacher Education at the Institute for Education, Teaching and Leadership within the Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh, a position she assumed in August 2022 after eight years at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. Her academic career bridges secondary school teaching in London and Singapore with higher education expertise in geography teacher education, curriculum development, and doctoral supervision. Her educational background includes a PhD in Geography Education from University College London (2020), an MA in Geography Education from the Institute of Education (2009), a PGCE in Secondary Geography from the University of Bristol (2006), and a BA (Hons) in Geography from King's College London (2004). This foundation supports her interdisciplinary research at the intersection of children's geographies, geography education, and geographies of education. Dr. Hammond's research centers on children's rights, urban educational spaces (particularly London), and empowering young people through geography. She employs participatory methods including storytelling and mapping with youth, investigating how educational spaces reproduce social injustices and how geographical concepts illuminate educational processes. Her work critically examines geography's construction in schools and universities while exploring teacher education for complex socio-political contexts. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in children's geographies and geography education, with growing emphasis on race, climate change, and pandemic research ethics. Key trends include participatory methodologies, urban justice frameworks, and critical analyses of teacher development in volatile educational landscapes. Dr. Hammond holds significant professional recognition including: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) She actively supervises postgraduate students and has secured competitive research funding including UCL's Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research grant (£3,500) for race and educational spaces (2023), an IOE Early Career Impact Fellowship (£1,000) on children's urban rights (2021), and seed funding for PGCE mentoring evaluation (£8,317.50, 2017). Her collaborative approach extends to organizing major conferences and leading cross-institutional networks. As deputy secretary of the RGS's Geography and Education Research Group and membership officer of the Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group, she actively shapes research communities. Her leadership extends to the Geography Education Research Collective and Geographical Association's special interest groups, fostering national and international scholarly collaboration.

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Sakura YamamuraView profile

Assistant Professor

RWTH Aachen UniversityGermany

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.

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Leandro Simões PongeluppeView profile

Assistant Professor

University of PennsylvaniaUnited States

Leandro "Leo" Pongeluppe serves as an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, holding the distinguished position of Leonard J. Horwitz Faculty Scholar. His academic journey culminated with a PhD from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, positioning him at the forefront of research at the intersection of business and societal challenges. Pongeluppe's research program centers on understanding how organizational design and governance mechanisms influence the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. His work spans multiple continents and contexts, with field research conducted in Brazilian favelas, the Amazon rainforest, worldwide desalination plants, and African HIV/AIDS treatment clinics. Methodologically, he employs innovative mixed-methods approaches that combine econometric causal inference with ethnographic techniques to tackle complex socio-environmental challenges. His publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on stakeholder management within contexts of socioeconomic development and environmental sustainability. The research demonstrates how businesses can effectively address global challenges through strategic stakeholder engagement, showing particular promise in environmental conservation efforts and inclusive business models. His work on the Amazon rainforest reveals how companies like Natura have successfully preserved forests through stakeholder alignment, while his favela research exposes the complex social consequences of economic mobility. Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative Research Funding (2024) Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards (2023-24) Wiley Blackwell Outstanding Dissertation Award (Academy of Management, 2023) Multiple Best Paper Awards from Strategic Management Society and Academy of Management conferences Wharton Global Initiatives and ESG Initiative Funding (2023) Prior to his academic career, Pongeluppe co-founded Insper Metricis, a research group focused on socio-environmental impact evaluation, where he contributed to Brazil's first Social Impact Bond in partnership with São Paulo State Government and international development institutions. His professional experience also includes three years as an associate researcher at the Accenture Institute for High Performance, working on inclusive innovation projects across Brazil, China, Ghana, India, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa. This practical experience deeply informs his scholarly work and teaching approach, particularly in his course on Managing Established Enterprises which addresses strategic challenges facing incumbent firms.

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Tommaso GabrieliView profile

Associate Professor

University College LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr. Tommaso Gabrieli is an Associate Professor in Real Estate at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL), where he has been employed since September 2015. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Reading, City University London, University of Warwick, and the Catholic University of Milan. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick (2009) MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2003) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy from the University of Reading (2013) As a theoretical economist trained in the ambrosian tradition of social welfare, Gabrieli's research focuses on the economic analysis of urban policy issues. His expertise encompasses economic modeling of real estate markets, financial viability of urban projects, multi-dimensional value measurements, and value-capture mechanisms. He has developed novel interdisciplinary methods bridging urban planning and design with economics, making him one of few economists actively collaborating with urban planning scholars in the UK. His work addresses Sustainable Development Goals including No Poverty, Good Health, Decent Work, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities, and Climate Action. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban design governance, value capture mechanisms, and the interface between economic theory and urban planning practice. The research spans theoretical explorations of post-growth planning and practical applications in land value recovery, particularly examining implications for housing affordability, wealth distribution, and community wellbeing in both urban and rural contexts. His work often integrates behavioral economics with spatial planning considerations. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Gabrieli has extensive experience supervising PhD and MSc dissertations across multiple institutions. His teaching portfolio includes Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation at UCL, where he leads relevant modules for both undergraduate and graduate programs. He has contributed to significant research projects including 'Street Appeal' commissioned by Transport for London and the Horizon 2020-funded 'UrbanMaestro' project worth 1 million Euros. His research impact has been formally recognized by Transport for London. Currently, he leads the 'Future Urban Growth Lab' project, funded by UCL Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Funding, in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute and Politecnico of Turin. This project aims to operationalize an urban growth model prototype for use by local authorities in planning future city development, bridging academic research with practical planning applications.

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JuHyun LeeView profile

Associate Professor

University of New South WalesAustralia

JuHyun Lee is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Computational Design in the School of Built Environment at the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture (ADA), University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, where they also hold the prestigious title of Scientia Academic. With a professional background in architecture and construction (1998-2002), they have held academic positions across Australia including a five-year post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Newcastle (2012-2017) and a senior research fellowship at the University of South Australia (2018), following earlier research and teaching roles in South Korea (2003-2011). Lee specializes in architectural design computing, design cognition, and urban complexity, integrating computational methods, cognitive science, and architectural theory to advance architectural intelligence and human-centered design. Their research spans architectural visualization, analysis and design methods, algorithm/protocol design, and data visualization with computational approaches. They have established a strong research program examining the intersection of language, culture, and design cognition, particularly focusing on cross-cultural design communication between Australia and Korea. Lee's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of computational methods with architectural design theory, particularly in the areas of shape grammar, space syntax, and machine learning applications. Their work shows consistent focus on practical applications of computational design methods to real-world architectural problems, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration and intelligent design systems. The research portfolio reveals a deepening engagement with AI and machine learning techniques applied to architectural design assessment and generation. Scientia Academic at UNSW Sydney Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA, 2020) As an educator, Lee develops cutting-edge courses in computational design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), integrating experiential learning and industry engagement. They have secured over $11 million in research funding, including multiple ARC Discovery Projects and an Australia-Korea Foundation grant. Lee co-directs the Advanced Architectural Analytics Laboratory (A 3 LAB), leading interdisciplinary research on design automation, spatial analysis, and machine learning applications in architecture, while also leading cross-cultural initiatives like the Australia-Korea Architects' Network (AKAN). Lee supervises multiple HDR students working on culturally sustainable urban design, socio-spatial patterns in public housing, and computational layout generation. Their research has significant implications for improving design communication across cultural boundaries and developing more coherent, clear, and accessible built environments through computational design approaches.

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Joan TaylorView profile

Professor

King’s College LondonUnited Kingdom

Joan Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at King's College London. Her interdisciplinary research bridges literature, language, history, and archaeology to examine early Christian texts and Second Temple Judaism within their socio-historical contexts. Her primary research focuses include: New Testament studies with emphasis on historical figures (Jesus, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene); Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran archaeology; Alexandrian Judaism including Philo of Alexandria; women's roles in early Christianity; and the archaeology of Christian holy sites across Palestine. Taylor employs a contextualizing methodology that integrates literary analysis with archaeological evidence. Her recent publications reveal consistent engagement with gender studies in religious contexts, historical Jesus research, and archaeological analysis of sacred spaces. Key themes across her 109 research outputs include the interplay between textual traditions and material evidence, particularly regarding women's leadership roles and the spatial organization of ancient religious communities. Iren Levi-Sala Prize (1995) Taylor has secured significant research funding including a Wellcome Research Grant for her pharmacological analysis of Essene practices, a British Academy grant for her Philo commentary, and Leverhulme Trust support for projects on Coptic Apocrypha and 'Babatha’s Sisters'. Her current active project examines social and economic relationships behind early Christian texts using papyrological resources. She has supervised 11 postgraduate students and contributed to public understanding through media engagements including the 'Jesus' Female Disciples' documentary and advising on Fern Britton's Holy Land Journey.

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Gunnar AnderssonView profile

Professor

Stockholm UniversitySweden

Gunnar Andersson is a Professor of Demography at Stockholm University's Department of Sociology and Head of the Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA). He leads research on fertility, migration, mortality, and family dynamics in Nordic contexts, with a focus on register-based methodologies. His work explores socio-demographic shifts, including fertility decline, migrant health outcomes, and the intersection of welfare policies with family formation. University: Stockholm University Department: Department of Sociology Research Group: Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA) Research Interests: Gunnar’s work addresses fertility trends in Sweden and the Nordic region, migration’s impact on population health, and the role of socio-economic factors in family dynamics. Key projects include studies on fertility intentions post-2010, mortality disparities among migrants, and the societal implications of declining birth rates. His studies utilize advanced demographic techniques and longitudinal register data for policy-relevant insights. Recent Research Trends: Publications highlight analyses of Nordic fertility decline, socio-demographic risk factors for COVID-19 mortality, and cross-national comparisons of family policies. Collaborative projects with SUDA emphasize multi-generational and spatial demographic shifts, including residential segregation and commuter mobility in urban Sweden. Grants and Collaborations: Lead researcher in projects funded by Swedish Research Council and EU programs. Oversees the Swedish Generations and Gender Survey (GGS), a key infrastructure for demographic research. Directs the SUNDEM node, leveraging Sweden’s administrative registers for demographic innovation. Labs/Teams: Leads SUDA, a multidisciplinary group analyzing population dynamics. Collaborates with international partners in Denmark, Norway, and Germany for comparative studies.

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Alex ArenasView profile

Professor

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Alex Arenas is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Mathematics at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Spain. He is also an External Faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna and Chief of Complex Systems Science at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA. His research spans complex systems, network science, computational epidemiology, and multilayer dynamics, with applications in public health, neuroscience, and social systems. Research Interests: His work focuses on the physics of multilayer networked systems, particularly the interplay between structure and function in complex networks. Key areas include synchronization, epidemic modeling, network medicine, the physics of the microbiome, and higher-order interactions in spreading processes. He investigates dynamic transitions using functional multilayer frameworks and develops models for real-world systems like urban mobility and misinformation diffusion. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in computational epidemiology, especially post-COVID modeling of vaccination strategies, rebound dynamics, and wastewater surveillance. There is also significant work on synchronization in oscillator networks, chimera states, and higher-order network effects, reflecting a deep engagement with nonlinear dynamics and theoretical network science. Applications span medicine, urban planning, and social systems. Scientific Awards: Fellow, American Physical Society (2018) Fellow, Network Science Society (2020) ICREA Academia (2011, 2017, 2022) Narcís Monturiol Medal (2022) Web Science Trust Test of Time Award (2024) Complex Systems Society Senior Award (2024) Advising and Grants: Arenas has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has been Principal Investigator on 47 research projects, including EU FP7 projects, a James S. McDonnell Foundation grant, and Horizon Europe's CREXDATA project. He has served as an editor for Physical Review E , Journal of Complex Networks , and Network Neuroscience , and has reviewed for major funding agencies including ERC, MINECO, and international bodies. Labs and Teams: He leads the Alephsys Lab at URV, which develops tools like Radatools for network analysis and community detection. His team focuses on interdisciplinary modeling of real-world complex systems using data-driven and theoretical approaches.

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Edwin BuitelaarView profile

Professor

Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Edwin Buitelaar is a Full Professor of Land and Real Estate Development at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, within the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. He also serves as Director of Research for the Department. His career includes roles as a Senior Researcher at the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (2007–2023) and Lecturer/Assistant Professor at Radboud University Nijmegen (2002–2007). His research focuses on urban development, land policy, real estate economics, and institutional frameworks influencing spatial planning. Notable areas include the interplay between policy and market forces, sustainability transitions, and institutional entrepreneurship in development projects. He leads the 'Land and Real Estate Development' chair and contributes to initiatives like the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) and Pathways to Sustainability (PtS) programs. Buitelaar's publications span scholarly journals (e.g., Planning Theory & Practice , Cities ) and professional reports on topics like housing affordability, urban sprawl, and land market regulation. He advises governmental bodies and chairs prizes like the Rietveldprijs. Ancillary roles include board memberships at the Van Eesteren-Fluck & Van Lohuizen Stichting and research collaborations with the PBL Agency. Key projects include analyses of Dutch land policies, institutional dynamics in urban development, and the socio-economic impacts of housing markets. His work bridges academic research with policy relevance, emphasizing equitable urban futures.

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Patrick EmmeneggerView profile

Professor

University of St.Gallen (HSG)Switzerland

Patrick Emmenegger is a Professor of Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy at the University of St. Gallen's School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS-HSG). He chairs the PhD Program in International Affairs and Political Economy and serves on the Executive Committee of the Council for European Studies. His research focuses on direct democracy, electoral systems, vocational education policy, and the political economy of skill formation. He has held roles in federal vocational education commissions and served as editor of the Socio-Economic Review. His academic interests include the interplay between economic policy and political institutions, particularly in Switzerland and Europe. Recent work examines voter behavior in direct democratic contexts, electoral district design, and the adaptation of skill formation systems to the knowledge economy. He co-authored a forthcoming book on electoral system reforms and contributed to policy reports on industrial policy and education reforms. Key research outputs include analyses of higher education as industrial policy, municipality-level voting patterns in Switzerland, and partisan strategies in electoral districting. His work bridges comparative political economy with methodological rigor, addressing topics like taxation politics, labor market governance, and the impact of war on state capacity. Advising and grants include leadership of the PhD program and contributions to federal education policy initiatives. His research team explores themes such as gender segregation in occupations and the role of skill requirements in labor markets. He maintains strong links with European policy networks through his involvement in the Council for European Studies.

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Fran TonkissView profile

Professor

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)United Kingdom

Fran Tonkiss is Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Sociology. She is a key member of the Urban Sociology research cluster and teaches in the MSc City Design and Social Science programme, where she convenes a graduate course on Urban Inequalities. Her academic work bridges urban and economic sociology, with a strong focus on the social life of urban form and spatial divisions. Her research interests include urban inequalities, urban design and development, social and spatial divisions, and the socio-economic organisation of urban space. She explores how economic processes shape urban environments and how spatial arrangements reinforce or challenge social inequalities. Her work also extends into gendered urban space, informal economies, austerity urbanism, and the sonic dimensions of cities, reflecting a broad and interdisciplinary approach to urban life. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with critical urban theory, spatial justice, and the politics of urban form. Her articles frequently address themes such as gentrification, infrastructure, urban protest, and the gendering of public space, often with a comparative or global perspective. She contributes significantly to methodological discussions in qualitative research, particularly in discourse, content, and focus group analysis. Fran Tonkiss is a member of the editorial boards of the British Journal of Sociology , City , and Economy and Society , highlighting her influence in the field. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the text, her extensive publication record and editorial roles indicate high scholarly recognition. She supervises doctoral students in urban and spatial sociology, contributing to the next generation of scholars in the field. Though no grants are explicitly listed, her research output suggests active involvement in funded projects. She is part of a vibrant research environment at LSE, particularly within the Urban Sociology cluster, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on pressing urban issues.

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