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Gabriel Fauveaud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Montréal’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Centre d’études asiatiques and the Centre d’études et de recherches internationales (CÉRIUM). He holds a PhD in Urban Studies and Human Geography from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2013) and a Master’s in Human Geography from the same institution (2008). His work focuses on urban dynamics, particularly in Southeast Asia and Montréal, examining how real estate practices, governance, and capital accumulation shape urban inequality. He has led research projects funded by organizations like the Fonds de recherche du Québec and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Education:
- PhD in Urban Studies and Human Geography (2013), University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Master’s in Human Geography (2008), University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
His research explores contemporary urban development through a critical lens, analyzing real estate actors, governance frameworks, and the socio-spatial inequalities resulting from urbanization processes. Key areas include:
- Urban production and financialization of housing
- Chinese investments in Southeast Asian cities
- Urban dynamics in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar
- Montréal’s gentrification and real estate markets
- 2020 Julian M. Szeicz Award for Early Career Achievement (Canadian Association of Geographers)
- 2018 Nominee for APERAU’s Scientific Article Award
He leads and collaborates on major research initiatives, including:
- FQRSC-funded study on Chinese investments in Southeast Asian urban transformation
- Analysis of gentrification and housing affordability in Montréal
- International projects on urban resilience and disaster risk reduction
Active in the Collectif de Recherche et d’Action sur l’Habitat (CRACH), focusing on critical urban research. Member of the Réseau Villes Régions Monde (VRM) and the Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Urbanization in the Global South.
