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Dr. Dorina Pojani is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Queensland's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. She specializes in urban design, transport, and housing, with a focus on gendered urban dynamics and sustainable development in both Global North and Global South contexts. Her research emphasizes feminist perspectives, policy transfer, and the socio-spatial implications of urbanization.
Dr. Pojani holds a PhD in Urban Planning from the Polytechnic University of Tirana and has held academic positions across multiple countries, including Austria, Canada, Chile, and Vietnam. She has advised UN agencies like UNDP and UN-Habitat, and her work explores topics such as new capital cities, informal settlements, and climate resilience. Notable contributions include her books Trophy Cities: A Feminist Perspective on New Capitals (2021) and Alternative Planning History and Theory (2023).
Her research has attracted over $700,000 in external funding and $100,000 in internal grants. Recent publications analyze post-pandemic urban mobility trends, housing crises, and gender barriers to urban cycling. She is consistently ranked among the world's top 2% researchers in urban planning and regularly contributes to public discourse via media outlets like The Conversation.
Dr. Pojani's work bridges academic rigor and practical policy, addressing challenges such as transport equity, climate action, and urban sprawl. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates historical analysis, feminist theory, and global case studies to advance inclusive urban futures.
