Jacob Macdonald

Dr. Jacob Macdonald is a Lecturer in GIS and Spatial Analysis at the University of Sheffield's School of Geography and Planning. His work bridges urban economics, environmental economics, and geographic data science, with a focus on leveraging spatial data to understand urban dynamics and environmental impacts.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics and Finance (Nova School of Business and Economics, 2020)
  • MRes in Economics (Nova School of Business and Economics, 2015)
  • BSc (Hons) in Economics and Statistics (Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2012)

His research emphasizes:

• Quantitative methods and spatial statistics
• Valuation of urban amenities and environmental services
• Analysis of human mobility patterns
• Hedonic modeling for property value dynamics
• Open data and science communication

Recent publications explore topics such as UK retail agglomerations, urban NO2 concentration changes during lockdowns, and GIS-based environmental risk assessments. Currently, he serves as Digital Media and Regional Graphics Editor for Regional Studies, Regional Science.