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Dr. Melek Cigdem is an Associate Professor at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). She specializes in urban and regional planning, applied economics, and policy analysis. Her research focuses on housing affordability, socioeconomic disparities, and the interplay between housing tenure, economic behavior, and policy impacts. She holds a prominent position at RMIT's City Campus in Australia.
Key research interests include urban policy design, intergenerational transfers, and the effects of housing on labor markets. Her work frequently addresses challenges faced by older Australians, including mortgage stress and precarious homeownership. Dr. Cigdem has contributed to significant policy reports, including studies on homelessness dynamics, demographic trends in housing, and place-based interventions in Victoria.
Her recent publications (2023) analyze first-home ownership financing and transition pathways into homeownership. Earlier work (2022) examines spatial patterns of homelessness and urbanization effects. Dr. Cigdem’s research bridges economic theory with urban policy, emphasizing real-world applications to address housing inequities and aging population challenges.
No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. She advises on multiple AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute) projects and collaborates with government agencies like the Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
