Alex Hagen-Zanker

Dr. Alex Hagen-Zanker is an Associate Professor in Infrastructure Systems at the University of Surrey's School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on quantitative analysis and simulation modelling of land use, transport, and urban activities, addressing challenges in urbanization, environmental pressures, and social equity. He leads initiatives on spatial modelling, infrastructure systems, and nature-based solutions.

He holds roles as Director of Learning and Teaching and Module Leader in the School. His teaching contributions include Geographical Information Science, Numerical Methods, and Environmental Engineering modules. His work integrates geospatial technologies with environmental and transportation systems to inform sustainable urban development.

Research interests include geographical information science, spatial simulation, urbanization dynamics, and landscape processes. He has collaborated on projects funded by ESRC (JPI Urban Europe / NSFC), focusing on multifunctional landscapes and urban growth scenarios. Recent work explores machine learning applications in urban planning and policy-relevant decision frameworks.

His publications span over two decades, addressing topics from bridge scour risk under climate change to the socio-ecological impacts of urban expansion. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, environmental science, and policy, emphasizing data-driven solutions for resilient infrastructure systems.