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Michael Hardman serves as Professor of Urban Sustainability and Director of the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. His leadership spans REF Impact Case Study development, research centre direction, and international project coordination across Africa, North America, Europe, and the UK.
His research focuses on urban sustainability through green infrastructure, urban agriculture, and climate resilience initiatives. Key areas include radical greening, guerrilla gardening, social prescribing of nature-based activities, and peri-urban planning. His work examines intersections between environmental health, social justice, and food systems, particularly during crises like the pandemic.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on practical urban interventions: 60% address climate change adaptation, 47% focus on social dimensions of greening, and 33% analyze policy implementation. His work consistently bridges academic research with community action, featuring case studies from Nigeria, Greater Manchester, and international contexts.
Hardman actively supervises PhD researchers on topics including urban agriculture, flood mitigation, and public health innovations. His current projects include GREENME (2023-2027) on nature-based therapy, Roma Connections (2025), and Green and Well Community Spaces post-COVID. He has secured funding from research councils, charities, industrial partners, and global bodies.
He leads the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre while maintaining visiting positions at Edge Hill University, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, and Toronto's Carrot City Research Group. His non-academic roles include Trustee of Social Farms & Gardens and Chair of their Academic Working Group.
