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Isabelle Thomas is a Full Professor at the School of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Urban Planning, University of Montréal. Her research focuses on urban resilience, environmental planning, and climate change adaptation, with a particular emphasis on vulnerability analysis and flood risk management in urban areas. She leads projects funded by agencies like FRQSC and CRSH, collaborating with organizations such as the Quebec Ministry of Public Safety.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geography from Sorbonne University, Paris (Thesis: Urban Sprawl and Industrial Brownfields in Ohio Cities)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Louisville (2001–2003)
- Former Professor at Universities of Houston and New Orleans, and Visiting Professor at Virginia Tech.
Research Interests:
Her work integrates action research and theoretical inquiry, emphasizing community engagement in resilience-building. Key areas include:
- Flood resilience strategies and urban planning
- Development of vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., RésiliAction)
- Green infrastructure for climate adaptation
- Post-disaster reconstruction frameworks
Publications:
Her 2017 co-edited book La ville résiliente: Comment la construire? outlines foundational principles for resilient communities. Recent articles address topics like eco-districts, urban flood resilience, and participatory disaster recovery processes.
Awards:
- 2004 Prix Eugène Gallois for her book Étalement urbain et friches industrielles.
Grants & Teams:
- Leads the ARIACTION research team (Adaptation-Resilience-Innovation-Action)
- Co-founded the Observatoire Ivanhoé Cambridge du développement urbain
- Collaborates with international networks like i-Rec and AFPCN.
Labs & Projects:
- Developed the COPARI T-REX initiative for post-flood learning
- Involved in the RIISQ network for flood risk management research
