John Fien

Professor John Fien is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Architecture and Urban Design in Melbourne, Australia. He holds the academic rank of Professor and is actively involved in editorial roles, including the Highlights of Sustainability editorial board.

Research Interests: Urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, sustainability education, and policy integration. His work spans urban planning, architecture, and interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges such as climate change and displacement.

Recent Research Trends: Focus on smart city technologies, nature-based solutions for water security, and ethical urban design. His publications emphasize resilient infrastructure, post-disaster reconstruction, and the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Advising & Collaboration: Supervises research projects on topics like inclusive urban design in Zanzibar, refugee camps' resilience, and fire-adaptive communities. Collaborates globally with scholars and institutions on urban sustainability and disaster mitigation.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams addressing urban fragility, ethical cities, and sustainability citizenship through RMIT's research networks.