Glen Wash Ivanovic

Dr. Glen Wash Ivanovic is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture (Manchester Metropolitan University), leading the MA in Architecture and Urbanism. He holds a PhD from the University of Tokyo (2011) and has extensive international experience across academic roles at institutions like Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2012-2024) and research positions in Japan. His research focuses on spatial visualization methodologies applied to architectural design, emphasizing cross-cultural studies in Asia.

Education:

• PhD in Architecture, University of Tokyo (2011)
• Master’s in Engineering, University of Tokyo (2007)
• Bachelor in Architecture, Catholic University of Valparaiso (2002)

Research Interests:
Explores methodologies for mapping architectural proxemics, place-making through spatial visualization, and cross-cultural studies of Asian urbanism. Recent work examines occupation patterns in Shanghai, rural China’s human-landscape relationships, and public space dynamics in Tokyo and Suzhou. Collaborates with CRAC (Cross-cultural Research on Architecture Collective).

Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Monbukagakusho Scholarship supporting his advanced studies in Japan.

Professional Contributions:

• Guest lecturer at global institutions
• Design critic for international programs
• Organizer of exhibitions like the 2020 Suzhou Design Week virtual studio

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Cross-cultural Research on Architecture Collective (CRAC), focusing on collaborative Asian architectural studies.