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Dr David Dyason is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Land Management and Systems at Lincoln University, New Zealand, with a concurrent appointment as Extraordinary Research Scientist at the TRADE Research Focus Area, North-West University, South Africa. His current administrative responsibilities include serving as Programme Director for the Bachelor of Land and Property Management and Graduate Diplomas in Valuation and Property Management at Lincoln University, alongside his role on the Faculty Teaching Committee since 2021.
Dr Dyason earned his PhD, MCom, and BCom in Economics from North-West University, South Africa, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Valuation from Lincoln University, New Zealand. His academic career includes previous positions as Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in Economics at North-West University from 2015-2019.
His research spans interdisciplinary fields including economics, property valuation, urban studies, and regional development, with particular focus on the causal relationships between property markets and economic development. Dr Dyason investigates consumer spending patterns, disruption and recovery economics, economic impact assessment, and property valuation across both urban and rural landscapes. His work frequently employs time series and spatial modeling techniques to analyze complex urban dynamics and economic responses to disruptive events.
Analysis of Dr Dyason's publication record reveals strong trends in studying urban resilience following disasters (earthquakes, pandemics), with particular attention to economic recovery patterns, retail performance, housing market dynamics, and the emerging intersection of AI with traditional property markets. His research demonstrates methodological sophistication through spatial analysis and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge economics with urban planning and environmental studies.
- Board Member of the Pacific Rim Real Estate Society
- Member of the South African Academy of Science and Arts
- Editorial Board member for Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
As an educator, Dr Dyason actively supervises postgraduate students across disciplines and contributes to academic governance through committee service. His industry experience as Economic Advisor for ChristchurchNZ and Property Market Analyst in South Africa provides practical context for his research and teaching. He maintains strong engagement with media and industry stakeholders to translate research findings into practical insights about labor markets, consumer behavior during crises, and urban economic development.
