Ed Ferrari

Professor Ed Ferrari is Director of the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University. He holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His expertise spans housing market analysis, strategic planning, GIS applications, and transport policy. He co-led the £6m Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) and serves as Managing Editor of Housing Studies, a leading journal in the field. Key roles include advising the Sheffield City Region on housing policy and chairing the Housing Studies Association.

Education:

• PhD (Housing Studies)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons)
• Diploma in Teaching in the Physical Sciences (DipTP)

Research Focus:
Ed specializes in housing policy, spatial analysis, and the intersection of transport and housing markets. Recent projects include evaluations of the Affordable Homes Programme and the Doncaster Health Determinants Research Collaboration. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy, particularly in addressing low-income neighborhood challenges and urban planning.

Publications:
He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles focusing on housing markets, GIS applications, and policy impact. Notable works include analyses of transport barriers to employment and the role of online property platforms in market dynamics.

Grants & Projects:

• Lead on £6m CaCHE (2017-2022)
• Active Travel Portfolio Research (Department for Transport, 2022-2027)
• Evaluation of Housing Twenty11 (Red Kite Community Housing Association, 2018-2021)

Advisory Roles:
He advises regional governments and contributes to national housing taskforces, emphasizing equitable urban development and policy innovation.