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Hanna Mattila is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology at Aalborg University, within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. She specializes in urban design, with a focus on transformation and mobilities. Her academic affiliations include a visiting professorship at Aalto University and prior roles at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
- Associate Professor, Aalborg University (2021–Present)
- Visiting Professor, Aalto University (2022–Present)
- Visiting Professor/Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2018–2020)
- Senior University Lecturer, Aalto University (Prior to 2021)
Hanna Mattila's research centers on planning theory, design theory, and the ethical and aesthetic dimensions of urban planning and design. Her work explores democratic planning processes, land use law, mobility justice, and informal planning practices, particularly in contexts like Venezuela’s 'Caracas En Bici' project. She investigates how planning can be both inclusive and technically sound, balancing democratic ideals with practical governance.
Her recent publications reflect a strong engagement with contemporary urban challenges, including populist rhetoric in planning, collective action, and material flows in urban construction. These works span journals such as International Journal of Urban and Regional Research and Planning Theory & Practice, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across urban studies, political science, and environmental ethics.
Hanna Mattila has received recognition for her scholarly contributions, including being awarded the title of Docent in Spatial Planning by the University of Helsinki in 2023.
- Docent in Spatial Planning, University of Helsinki (2023)
She has advised and collaborated on multiple research projects, including the TRANAPLAN project on democratic planning in Finnish land use law, and actively participates in academic events such as Urban Design Day 2024 and PLANNORD 2024. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities.
Hanna Mattila is involved in editorial and organizational roles, serving as a journal editor and organizing academic workshops and seminars. She collaborates with researchers across Scandinavia and internationally, particularly in areas of urban transformation, mobilities, and participatory planning.
