Tania Berger

Tania Berger is a leading researcher in Urban Studies and Sustainability at the University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria, where she heads the Social sPACe based research in built Environment (SPACE) cluster within the Department for Building and Environment. Her work focuses on global urbanization challenges, informal settlements, energy poverty, and social inclusion. She has coordinated numerous EU-funded projects, including 'Building Resilient Urban Communities' and 'Social Inclusion and Energy Management for Informal Urban Settlements,' emphasizing participatory approaches and policy solutions. Key publications include the co-edited book Negotiating Resilience with Hard and Soft City (Routledge, 2023), which explores urban resilience through global case studies. Her research integrates architectural, social science, and policy perspectives to address urban inequities in contexts like India, Ethiopia, and Europe.

Her projects and publications highlight expertise in climate adaptation, housing policy, and community engagement. Recent work addresses urban heat mitigation, vertical resettlement failures, and inclusive housing for marginalized groups. Berger collaborates internationally, bridging academic institutions and policymakers to advance evidence-based urban resilience strategies.