Philipp Horn

Dr. Philipp Horn is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield, UK. He holds a BA in Politics and Economics from the University of Mannheim, an MA in Development Studies from the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Planning (2015) from the University of Manchester.

• Research focus on inclusive urban development planning in the Global South
• Regional expertise in Latin America with Bolivian-Ecuadorian case studies
• Key methodological approaches: Interdisciplinary fieldwork, Participatory Planning, and Policy Analysis

His research agenda explores:

• Urban Indigeneity – analyzing indigenous peoples' integration into urban citizenship frameworks
• Citizen-Led Planning – investigating participatory approaches for marginalized communities
• Land Rights Conflicts – examining peri-urban territorial struggles
• SDG Implementation – assessing sustainable development goal localization

Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with Latin American urban dynamics, including:

• 12+ peer-reviewed articles/journals since 2009
• 2 monographs on urban indigenous rights (Routledge, 2019) and informality (Bristol UP, 2024)
• 6 edited book contributions (2018-2023)
• 4 working papers on participatory planning in Africa/Asia