Scott D. Campbell

Roles & Affiliations: Associate Professor of Urban Planning at the Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan. Senior Fellow, Michigan Society of Fellows. Director of Doctoral Studies (2004–2012, 2017–2019). Affiliated with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia.

Education: Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning (University of California, Berkeley, 1990), M.C.P. in City and Regional Planning (University of California, Berkeley, 1985).

Research Interests: Focuses on urban planning theory, sustainability, complex systems governance, and the intersection of equity and environmental policy. Explores historical and contemporary planning paradigms, particularly the 'Planner’s Triangle' and 'Planner’s Pentangle' models. Engages with wicked problems in urban governance and the application of complex systems modeling.

Recent Work: Recent articles emphasize reimagining planning models for the 21st century, addressing sustainability through adaptive governance, and reconciling growth with social justice. His 2016 work on sustainable urban development critiques the tensions between economic growth and environmental equity.

Awards & Grants: Recognized with the Most Valuable Planner Award (2000), Rackham Faculty Research Grant (1999–2000), and multiple grants from Rutgers University and the American Planning Association.

Advising & Education: Advised over 20 doctoral students on topics ranging from climate resilience to global urbanization. Co-developed curricula for planning theory, methods, and sustainable development. Active in mentoring students through comprehensive exams and dissertation research.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the Urban & Regional Research Collaborative (URRC) and contributes to initiatives like the Hines Student Design Competition. Engages with global urban challenges through projects in India, Uganda, and Southeast Asia.