Richard J. Grant

Richard J. Grant is a Professor in the Leadership Department at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on urban studies, environmental policy, and global urbanization, with particular emphasis on crime patterns, climate resilience, e-waste management, and maritime logistics. He has produced over 55 peer-reviewed publications since 1991.

Grant’s work frequently examines urban challenges in Africa and the Caribbean, such as Accra’s informal economies, Cape Town’s Airbnb dynamics, and PortMiami’s supply chain resilience. His research also addresses U.S. issues like Miami’s climate gentrification and Wynwood’s art commodification. He employs geospatial analysis and policy critique to explore socio-economic impacts of urban planning, environmental degradation, and global trade.

• Key themes: Urban resilience, global urbanization, environmental justice, informality, coastal vulnerability
• Methodologies: GIS mapping, comparative case studies, policy analysis

His recent projects include analyzing Coral Gables’ crime spatial patterns using UAV imagery and evaluating the legacy of Agbogbloshie’s e-waste myth. Grant collaborates internationally, with studies in Ghana, South Africa, Turkey, and the Caribbean.