Aleksandra Krstikj

Aleksandra Krstikj is a full-time Research Professor at the School of Architecture, Art and Design of Monterrey Institute of Technology, State of Mexico Campus. She has been with the institution since August 2014, initially teaching in the Department of Architecture at the CCM campus before becoming a full-time research professor at the EAAD in July 2018.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Osaka University
• Master's Degree in Architecture and Urban Design, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Dr. Krstikj's research focuses on urban conservation of historic centers, sustainable land use in metropolitan peripheries, and spatial equity of urban goods and services with special emphasis on emerging regions. Her work bridges theoretical urban studies with practical planning applications, particularly in Asian and Latin American contexts. She has developed a distinctive research approach combining spatial analysis with socio-economic considerations in urban development.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on urban expansion control, special economic zones, and post-pandemic urban recovery. The research shows strong international collaboration patterns, particularly with institutions in Japan, China, and the United States, reflecting a global perspective on urban development challenges.

Professional Recognition:

• Member of the National System of Researchers of Mexico (since 2015)
• Member of the Architectural Institute of Japan (since 2011)

Dr. Krstikj leads the national research group 'Sustainable Territorial Development' and coordinates the Urbanism cluster in Tec's Post-COVID-19 Think Tank. She has established significant international research collaborations with Design University Kobe (Japan), University of Colorado Boulder (USA), Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (China), and UNAM (Mexico). Her research projects typically involve cross-cultural comparative studies of urban development patterns.

She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications in leading journals including Habitat International and the Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, demonstrating consistent scholarly output with practical implications for urban policy and planning.