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Dr. Alan Wiig is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Florida, specializing in urban geography, infrastructure studies, and economic development. His research focuses on smart cities, digital divides, urban revitalization, and the geopolitical impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Education:
- PhD in Geography-Urban Studies, Temple University (2014)
- M.A. in Geography, San Francisco State University (2009)
- B.A. in Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz (2002)
Research Interests: Wiig critically examines how cities respond to globalization and technology through infrastructure projects. Key themes include:
- Smart city technologies as geopolitical tools
- Infrastructure investments amplifying inequalities
- Urban resilience in crises like pandemics
- Corporate influence on urban planning
Publications Trends: His work bridges urban theory and empirical studies, often analyzing transnational projects like China's Belt and Road Initiative, London's waterfront development, and Philadelphia's smart city initiatives. Recent studies emphasize digital divides and the politics of infrastructure in post-pandemic urbanism.
Awards: No specific awards listed, though his work appears in top journals like Annals of the American Association of Geographers and Urban Geography.
Grants/Advising: No formal grants listed, but his research involves extensive fieldwork and policy analysis. No advisees identified in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though collaborations with policymakers and community leaders are part of his research methodology.
