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Professor Karien Dekker is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Property, Construction and Project Management. She specializes in urban sociology, affordable housing, and social infrastructure, focusing on inclusive communities and policy-driven solutions for temporary migrants. Her research integrates large datasets with qualitative methods to address urban inequality and ethnic diversity.
Education: Advanced Diploma (1990), Higher Doctorate (2006), and other certifications in education and sociology from Utrecht University. Non-academic roles include Board Member at Bicycle Network Australia and School Principal in the Netherlands.
Research Interests: Urban governance, community participation, and comparative studies across Europe and Australia. Key projects include AHURI-funded housing research and leadership in RMIT's Housing@RMIT network and Post-Carbon Research Centre.
Teaching: Courses on property valuation, research projects, and introductory property studies. Supervises PhD/Master’s students on topics like neighborhood connections of migrants and urban greenspace governance.
Awards: None explicitly listed. Active in policy advocacy, including submissions to housing regulations and national homelessness plans.
