Hashem Dadashpoor

Hashem Dadashpoor is an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. His work focuses on planning theories, urban and regional planning, and the public interest in planning, with a particular emphasis on democratic governance and ethical considerations in spatial development.

• Research Interests: Hashem’s research explores the intersection of planning theory, public interest frameworks, and land use policies, addressing challenges in achieving inclusive and equitable urban development.
• Publications: His recent co-authored article in the Journal of Planning Education and Research (March 2024) examines social justice dimensions within urban planning paradigms.
• Academic Context: Affiliated with Tarbiat Modares University, he contributes to debates on communicative planning, legitimacy, and the contested nature of public interest in neoliberal and trans-scalar planning environments.