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Aliki Economides is an Associate Professor at Laurentian University's McEwen School of Architecture. Trained as an architect and holding a Ph.D. in architectural and urban history from Harvard University, she is a Frank Knox Fellow and an Associate Member of McGill University's Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal (CIRM).
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D., Harvard University
- M.A. History of Science, Harvard University
- M.Arch (post-professional degree), History and Theory of Architecture, McGill University
- B.Arch (professional degree), University of Toronto
Her research focuses on the roles of the built and natural environment in identity construction, the relationships between social and spatial injustices, and the history, theory, and practice of architectural ornament. She explores how spatial configurations perpetuate or challenge injustices and how ornament functions as a cultural and political medium. Her work bridges architectural history, urban studies, and social justice through critical examinations of Montreal's architectural heritage and contemporary spatial practices.
Her recent publications analyze resilience in Northern Canadian territories, imperial/post-imperial capital cities, and urban aesthetics, revealing consistent engagement with socio-political dimensions of architecture. The works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning archival research, film documentation, and interdisciplinary urban analysis with emphasis on Canadian contexts.
Her scientific awards and grants include:
- SSHRC Research Assistant Funding (2025)
- SSHRC Explore Grant – New Research Initiative Fund (2023-2024)
- Laurentian University Research Fund (LURF) (2019-2021)
- Rogers Documentary Fund (2019)
- Radio-Canada Production Contract (2018)
- Rockefeller Archive Center Research Stipend (2018)
- Society of Architectural Historians’ George R. Collins Fellowship (2018)
She has secured research support from the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Rockefeller Archive Center, Society of Architectural Historians, and SSHRC. Her documentary film 'Une Tour sur la montagne' on Ernest Cormier, co-produced with Paul Carvalho, received funding from Radio-Canada and the Canadian Film Fund, demonstrating her commitment to public scholarship through multiple media formats.
As an active Associate Member of McGill University's Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal (CIRM), she contributes to urban research initiatives including the 'Labo F M-R – Patrimoine' series and participates in international conferences as session chair and presenter, maintaining strong connections between Laurentian University and Montreal's academic community.
