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Maarten van Ham is Professor of Urban Geography and Head of the Department of Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He also holds the position of Professor of Human Geography at the University of St Andrews in Scotland since 2011. His research focuses on the relationship between people and their urban environments, with particular emphasis on neighborhood effects and residential mobility.
Dr. van Ham is fascinated by changes in cities and neighborhoods and how neighborhood characteristics influence people's lives. His work addresses critical questions about neighborhood renewal, the effects of mixed neighborhoods, and the relationship between residential mobility and neighborhood change. He has published extensively in leading journals and authored several influential books on neighborhood dynamics.
- Urban Geography
- Neighborhood Effects
- Socio-Economic Segregation
- Residential Mobility
- Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Housing Studies
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on neighborhood perception, urban heat vulnerability, and methodological approaches to neighborhood effects research. The articles reveal an interdisciplinary approach combining geography, urban planning, and social science methodologies.
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2014, 2 million Euro) for DEPRIVEDHOODS project
Dr. van Ham has received significant research funding and maintains active collaborations across European institutions. He has been involved in major research initiatives including Socio-Economic Segregation in Europe (www.segregationeurope.eu) and has edited influential books on housing estates and segregation in European cities. His ongoing ERC-funded research continues to advance understanding of neighborhood effects through longitudinal data analysis.
