Alison Pooley

Dr. Alison Pooley serves as Associate Professor within the Research Directorate at University of Suffolk, leading the Sustainable Healthy Communities theme at the Suffolk Sustainability Institute. She joined the institution in 2022 after developing and teaching the Masters in Architecture (MArch) program at Centre for Alternative Technology since 2008, bringing extensive professional experience from architectural practice and East London housing management.

Her educational qualifications include:

• PhD from Cardiff University
• PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Professional Diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part 2 exemption)
• BSc (Hons) in Architecture (RIBA Part 1 exemption)

Pooley's research centers on transforming built environment practices to address housing inequities and environmental challenges. Current work focuses on resilient housing models for ageing populations, private rented sector deficiencies, and retrofitting strategies for sustainable communities. Her approach integrates professional practice insights with academic rigor to tackle systemic housing inequalities.

Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal consistent interdisciplinary output spanning sustainable urban development, community resilience frameworks, and nature-based regeneration. Key themes include age-friendly housing metrics, almshouse community models, and participatory design for neglected public spaces, demonstrating strong collaboration across architecture, environmental science, and social policy domains.

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

She actively supervises PhD candidates across University of Suffolk, Anglia Ruskin University, and Ion Mincu University on projects ranging from citizen science in environmental diplomacy to embodied carbon reduction through nanotechnology. Additional professional commitments include trusteeship at a Suffolk housing charity, external examining at Mackintosh School of Architecture, and guest tutoring at Welsh School of Architecture.

As leader of the Sustainable Healthy Communities research theme, Pooley directs interdisciplinary work connecting housing equity, environmental resilience, and community engagement through the Suffolk Sustainability Institute's framework.