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Dr. David Coyles is Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Ulster University's Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment. He holds dual leadership positions as Director of the Architectural Research Group and Course Director for both BA (Hons) Architecture and MArch programs. His academic foundation includes a PhD completed in 2021 titled 'Cartographies of conflict: Belfast's hidden architectures of territory and division.'
Research focuses on the intersection of architecture, urban conflict, and peacebuilding, with particular emphasis on:
- How conflict shapes urban space and community development
- Hidden architectures of territorial division in post-conflict societies
- Multidisciplinary approaches combining photography, urban planning, and social policy
- Spatial manifestations of sectarianism in Northern Ireland
Publication trends show consistent focus on Belfast's urban landscape, analyzing how architectural elements function as instruments of division and reconciliation. Recent work demonstrates increasing emphasis on 'everyday space' in peacebuilding processes.
Honors include:
- The Journal of Urban Affairs Best Paper Award (2024)
- UUSU CEBE Educator of the Year (2022)
Supervises four PhD researchers examining conflict-related urban phenomena. Leads the AHRC-funded 'Cartographies of Conflict' research programme and founded the 'Hidden Barriers' research cluster. External roles include elected councillor of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects and membership in the Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment, NI.
