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Robert H. Wilson is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut and Director of the Sustainable Global Cities Initiative. His work focuses on urban policy, metropolitan governance, and economic development with a particular emphasis on the Americas and climate resilience in Africa. He has held visiting roles at institutions such as the Getulio Vargas Foundation in São Paulo and the Advanced Technical Institute in Lisbon. Wilson’s research is supported by organizations like the Organization of American States, National Academy of Sciences, and Ford Foundation.
His research explores economic disparities in regions and metropolitan areas through an economic geography lens. Notable projects include analyzing governance structures in large metropolises and assessing Connecticut’s post-recession economic policies. He also examines climate change adaptation strategies in African urban centers, leveraging international development frameworks.
Key publications include works on Latin American policy trends, urban resilience in Africa, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s domestic policy legacy. His interdisciplinary approach integrates public policy analysis with socio-economic and environmental challenges. Contact information includes his office at HTB 544 and the link to his faculty profile at dpp.uconn.edu.
