Vincent Onyango

Vincent Onyango serves as Reader (Teaching and Research) in Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Edinburgh, holding a position equivalent to Associate Professor. His research spans spatial planning, environmental impact assessment, and smart urban development with significant international collaborations.

His research interests focus on:

• Sectoral interconnectedness in smart urban planning (Energy, Transport, Waste Management)
• Environmental Impact Assessment reform using behavioral change models
• Comparative policy analysis between UK and Kenya
• Sustainable waste management strategies for SMEs
• Multi-use marine spatial planning

Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals increasing focus on cross-sectoral integration in urban planning, methodological innovation in EIA, and South-North policy transfer. His work demonstrates strong alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable cities and climate action.

Professor Onyango maintains active research funding through multiple projects:

• EPSRC PBIAA Offshore Wind Cluster (2024-2028)
• Scotland Wide Development Plan Policy
• Previous EU MUSES project (2016-2018)
• Carnegie Trust-funded austerity research (2013)

His advising approach emphasizes practical policy implementation and international comparative analysis, with particular focus on Kenya-UK knowledge exchange. The Urban Planning Research Group he leads facilitates interdisciplinary work across environmental assessment, energy transition, and sustainable urban development.