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Dr. Jeremy C. Wells is an Assistant Professor in the Historic Preservation Program at the School of Art, Architecture, and Historic Preservation, Roger Williams University, USA. He is also a Fulbright Scholar with a research focus on human interaction with historic environments.
His research interests center on how people perceive, value, and emotionally connect with historic places, particularly through the concept of place attachment. He investigates parallels between experiences of historic and natural environments, advocating for a people-centered approach to conservation. His work integrates social science methodologies such as ethnography, survey research, and phenomenology to understand community values in heritage contexts.
Dr. Wells' recent and notable publications explore themes of authenticity, cultural truth, and value systems in preservation, including comparative studies between historic districts and new urbanist developments. His research trajectory shows a strong emphasis on critical heritage studies, community participation, and the philosophical underpinnings of conservation practice.
- Fulbright Scholar
Dr. Wells founded the Environmental Design Research Association's Historic Environment Knowledge Network in 2008 to foster collaboration among academics and practitioners. He is currently conducting field research in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil, focusing on community involvement in heritage planning. He has co-edited the book Preservation Education: Sharing Best Practices and Finding Common Ground, contributing to pedagogical development in the field.
