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Matthew Myers is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University. He holds prestigious professional designations: MAI (Appraisal Institute) and FRICS (Chartered Valuation Surveyor). With over 35 years of international experience in property valuation, he has worked across private practice, government, and academia.
His research focuses on real estate valuation in developing countries and the South Pacific, disaster risk management, and sustainable transportation infrastructure. Notable contributions include co-authoring the UN Habitat's Policy Guide on Valuation of Informal Settlements and publishing in FAO's Land Tenure Journals. He has advised governments on land compensation, valuation guides for unregistered lands, and policy development.
Recent work emphasizes mega rail infrastructure projects like Sydney Metro and Melbourne Metro Rail, analyzing sustainability, risk factors, and urban development impacts. His publications address transportation planning, risk management in intelligent systems, and land tenure challenges in disaster-prone regions.
- Expertise: Real estate valuation, disaster risk mitigation, sustainable infrastructure, land policy
- Courses Taught: D47RE Real Estate and Its Markets
- Key Collaborations: Research on Australian rail systems with Prof. Gharehbaghi and others
Awards include MAI and FRICS fellowships, recognizing his contributions to professional standards in valuation and real estate.
