M.G.A.D. Harteveld

Dr. M.G.A.D. Harteveld is a Professor in Urban Design at Delft University of Technology's Architecture and the Built Environment faculty. From 2016-2020, he served as Educational Director of the MSc Metropolitan Analysis, Design & Engineering program at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS). He currently holds a持续性 position as Member of the State Examination Commission at the Bureau Architectenregister. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities.

Key research interests include public space design, urban resilience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and climate adaptive urban planning. His work explores how public spaces mediate social inclusion, cultural identity, and environmental challenges through participatory methods. Recent projects focus on walkability indices, delta urbanism, and water scarcity adaptation strategies in Moroccan cities.

Notable contributions include the 2024 Best Paper Award for developing a participatory walkability index framework. His research output spans 84 publications across journals like Footprint and npj Ocean Sustainability, with frequent emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges. Media engagements include speaking at global conferences and contributing to documentaries on post-pandemic public spaces.

Academic advising includes supervision of Wenwen Sun's 2015 thesis. He actively participates in international networks, hosting academic visitors and contributing to initiatives like the CA2RE Milano authorship group. Current projects investigate land-water thresholds in multi-risk urban futures and the role of imagination in climate survival strategies.

Harteveld's work integrates design thinking with empirical research, creating actionable solutions for inclusive urban development. His lab collaborations focus on transforming theoretical insights into practical tools for metropolitan problem-solving.