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Professor Roger Burrows holds the position of Professor in Global Inequalities at the University of Bristol's School for Policy Studies. His expertise spans social policy, sociology, and geography, with a focus on housing, urban studies, digital cultures, social inequalities, research methodology, and higher education. He is based at 8 Priory Road Clifton, Bristol BS8 1TZ.
His research interests include the intersection of technology and urban life, particularly algorithmic systems in housing and financial sectors, as well as the socio-spatial dynamics of wealth inequality. Recent work examines digital risk-profiling in rental markets, automation in credit decisions, and the geographies of elite residential development in London.
Academic contributions emphasize critical analysis of contemporary capitalism, geodemographics, and the methodological challenges posed by big data in empirical sociology. His publications from 2022–2025 highlight themes of algorithmic governance, technological mediation in housing, and socio-spatial class dynamics.
No formal awards are listed, though his work is widely cited in policy and academic circles. He advises on projects related to urban informatics, digital housing systems, and inequality metrics.
His research infrastructure includes collaborations with the School for Policy Studies and engagements with interdisciplinary teams studying technology's societal impacts. Ongoing projects explore algorithmic decision-making in financial and housing sectors, reflecting a commitment to understanding socio-technical systems.
