Taner Osman

Taner Osman is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Urban Planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. He also serves as a postdoctoral researcher at the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and an instructor in the Urban Planning department. His work focuses on the intersection of urban economics, land use policies, and their impacts on regional economies and high-technology industries.

Taner Osman's educational background includes:

• Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• Ph.D. in Urban Planning from UCLA

His research interests encompass Land Use, Urban Economics, and the effects of local economic development policies on industries and regional economies. He specializes in analyzing how high-technology industries influence local economic landscapes and the consequences of land use regulations on urban growth. Taner Osman’s studies often compare the economic trajectories of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, exploring policy outcomes and urban dynamics.

Though no direct grants or advising details are provided, his role as an instructor and postdoctoral researcher suggests involvement in student mentorship and research initiatives within the Urban Planning department. His postdoctoral affiliation with the Lewis Center highlights his focus on policy-driven regional development strategies.

Taner Osman is part of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies at UCLA, which supports interdisciplinary research on policy solutions for regional economic challenges.