Aline Fernandes Barata

Aline Fernandes Barata is a Researcher at Loughborough University, affiliated with the School of Design and Creative Arts and the Department of Urban and Regional Studies since 2023. She supports interdisciplinary research for the 'The Impact Hub' (TIH) project, funded by the UK’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This collaboration involves the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering and Charnwood Borough Council. Previously, she worked as a Research Associate and Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, alongside roles as an Architect and Planning Assistant in Brazil.

• Educations:
• PhD in Planning, Oxford Brookes University
• MSc in Urbanism, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
• BA in Architecture and Urbanism, Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Research Focus: Aline’s work centers on urban development, regional policy, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable urban planning. Her current projects emphasize community-driven solutions and equitable urban regeneration, particularly through the TIH initiative.

Grants & Collaboration: Her primary project, 'The Impact Hub', bridges academic expertise with local governance to address urban challenges. This involves cross-disciplinary collaboration across architecture, design, and public policy.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the School of Design and Creative Arts and Charnwood Borough Council in collaborative urban research.