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Prof Chandrika Kaul is a Professor in the School of History at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on Modern British, Imperial, and Media History with specializations in 19th-20th century studies. She holds academic qualifications from the University of Oxford (MA, DPhil) and is a Fellow of the 21st Century Trust. Her work explores topics including British media-politics intersections, BBC-India relations during WWII, Indian colonial history, and Portuguese imperial media systems. Education: MA and DPhil from University of Oxford. Research interests include modern communications, British media history (including the BBC and popular press), British monarchy studies, South Asian history (especially modern India under British Raj), and decolonization processes. She has conducted extensive research on M.K. Gandhi’s relationship with media and Indian political movements. Recent projects include a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship on BBC-India relations and studies on American popular culture’s portrayal of India (1900-1950). Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Media History and Journal of Maltese History . Grants include funding from the Leverhulme Trust, Carnegie Trust, and British Academy for projects on imperial communication systems and Indian media history. She currently serves on editorial boards for Media History and Twentieth Century British History . Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the St Andrews Institute for Transnational & Spatial History. Supervises doctoral research in modern British politics, media history, and South Asian studies.

• Modern British History
• Imperial History
• Media History
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Clare Harris serves as Professor of Visual Anthropology and Head of the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of Oxford, concurrently holding curatorship of Asian Collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum and a Fellowship at Magdalen College. Her academic leadership spans institutional administration, museum curation, and doctoral supervision within Oxford's anthropological ecosystem. Her educational foundation includes a BA from the University of Cambridge and MA/doctorate from SOAS, University of London. Early career roles comprised Lecturer in Anthropology of Art at the University of East Anglia (1994-1998) before her Oxford appointment. Harris pioneers research at the intersection of visual anthropology, Tibetan studies, and museum decolonization. Her work critically examines Himalayan visual culture, colonial/post-colonial photography, and museum representation politics, evolving toward digital repatriation and community-centered curation. She integrates anthropological fieldwork (conducted in Tibetan diaspora communities since the 1990s) with art historical analysis and archival research. Her 13 recent publications (2004-2022) reveal a progressive trajectory from Tibetan art history toward urgent museum decolonization debates, with consistent focus on photographic practices and cross-cultural representation. Key thematic developments include the shift from historical analysis to active digital repatriation projects and increased engagement with contemporary artists. Harris's accolades include: Fellowship of the British Academy (2019) E. Gene Smith Prize for The Museum on the Roof of the World (2014) Visual Anthropology Prize for In the Image of Tibet (2000) She currently supervises five DPhil students while examining over 25 completed doctorates globally. Research funding spans British Academy personal grants, Leverhulme Trust support, and major collaborative projects including AHRC, Wenner-Gren Foundation, and EU grants—most notably the current AHRC-funded Decolonising the Museum: Digital Repatriation of the Gaidinliu Collection . At the Pitt Rivers Museum, Harris leads high-impact curatorial initiatives including the Abramović collaboration ( Gates and Portals ), Nyema Droma's Performing Tibetan Identities , and community projects like My Tibet Museum , establishing innovative frameworks for museum-public engagement.

• Visual Anthropology
• Material Culture
• Tibetan Studies
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Carolina Alves is an Associate Professor in Economics at University College London's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP). She holds a distinguished position as a Fellow in Economics at Girton College, University of Cambridge, and serves on the Leadership Team of the UCL Centre for Capitalism Studies. Her academic journey spans prestigious institutions including SOAS, University of London for her PhD, and Unesp and Unicamp in Brazil for her undergraduate and master's degrees. BSc in Economic Science from Unesp (Brazil) MPhil in Sociology of Labour from Unicamp (Brazil) PhD in Economics from SOAS, University of London Joan Robinson Research Fellow in Heterodox Economics at Girton College, University of Cambridge Dr. Alves' research spans critical areas including Critical Macro-Finance, Structuralist Macroeconomics, and the Decolonisation of Economics, with influences rooted in Classical Political Economy, Latin American Structuralism, Dependency Theory, and Marxian economics. Her work critically examines the international monetary system, power relations in economic systems, and Eurocentric limitations in economic theory. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on heterodox economic approaches, with particular attention to government bonds, international financial subordination, and the historical development of economic thought. Her eight most recent publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining the intersections of political economy, financial systems, and economic theory development, with increasing attention to decolonial perspectives in economics. This work has garnered significant attention across academic and policy circles, with multiple citations and social media engagement. Joan Robinson Research Fellowship in Heterodox Economics at Girton College, University of Cambridge Co-founder of Diversifying and Decolonising Economics initiative Co-editor of The Developing Economics blog Trustee for Cambridge Trust for New Thinking in Economics As an educator, Dr. Alves serves as module leader for 'New Economic Thinking and Public Value' and co-leader for 'Rethinking Capitalism' at UCL. She is deeply engaged in initiatives aimed at transforming economics education, particularly through the Diversifying and Decolonising Economics movement which she co-founded. Her leadership extends to multiple advisory roles including the Rebuilding Macroeconomics Advisory Board, Progressive Economy Forum Council, and Positive Money Advisory Panel.

• Critical Macro-Finance
• Structuralist Macroeconomics
• Decolonisation of Economics
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Renasha Khan is a Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics at King’s College London, based in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She holds a PhD in the Sociology of Religion from King’s College London. Her research focuses on digital religion, examining how social media shapes narratives of British Bangladeshi Muslim women’s agency, identity, and belonging through decolonial and feminist methodologies. She co-designed decolonised pedagogical modules at King’s, emphasizing lived experiences and challenging dominant epistemologies. Her teaching spans religion, politics, ethics, sociology, race, and gender at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, employing film and digital media to foster critical thinking. Beyond academia, she is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and media consultant for BBC, Sky Arts, and National Geographic. She co-founded Forward Culture to empower South Asian women and leads the Religion, Neurodiversity and Disability Network. Publications include Living the Muslim Atlantic: Race, Gender, and the Politics of Marginality (2020) and works addressing digital activism and Muslim women’s online identities. She actively engages in policy work on digital rights and inclusive futures through her roles at the British Sociological Association and King’s College London.

• Digital Religion
• Lived Religion
• Gender and Religion
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Professor Libby Porter is a leading academic and researcher in urban planning and human geography at RMIT University, Australia. As Director of the Centre for Urban Research (CUR) and Professor in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS), her work focuses on critical urban governance, decolonising planning practices, Indigenous rights, and urban displacement. She holds a prestigious position as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has contributed extensively to international policy debates through her role as Assistant Editor for Planning Theory and Practice . Her research examines settler-colonial dynamics in urban development, public housing policy, and the intersection of planning with Indigenous sovereignty. Notable publications include Unlearning the Colonial Cultures of Planning (2010) and Planning in Indigenous Australia (2018). Libby has held academic roles in the UK and Australia and previously worked in urban planning policy for Victorian Government departments. She supervises students in Honours, Masters, and PhD programs, focusing on topics like Indigenous housing, urban displacement, and environmental policy. Her work has been featured in The Conversation , BBC News, and academic journals. Libby also leads the Critical Urban Governance Research Program and oversees the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning at RMIT. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Key Roles: Director, Centre for Urban Research; Co-founder, Planners Network UK; Member, Expert Advisory Panel for Melbourne 2030 Research Themes: Property rights, urban sustainability, decolonisation, Indigenous planning, gentrification

• Urban Planning
• Critical Urban Governance
• Indigenous Rights in Urban Planning
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Glenda Sluga is a Full-time Professor with a Joint Chair in the Department of History at the European University Institute (EUI) and also holds a concurrent appointment at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. She is a leading scholar in international history, capitalism, and globalization, with a strong focus on 20th-century economic and diplomatic thought. Her research is widely recognized and funded by prestigious grants, including an ERC Advanced Grant and an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship. Her research interests span a broad range of fields including: International and Diplomatic History Global and Transnational History Capitalism and Economic History Environmental and Cultural History European Integration and Decolonisation Intellectual and Political History Recent publications highlight her engagement with global economic thinking, climate and capitalism, the history of international organizations, and the construction of international order. Her work often bridges conceptual and empirical analysis, focusing on figures like Barbara Ward and Margaret Mead, as well as major events such as the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment. Themes of memory, nationalism, and global publics recur across her recent output, indicating a deepening exploration of the cultural dimensions of internationalism. Her scientific honors include: European Research Council Advanced Grant (2020) Australian Research Council Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellowship (2013) Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities Glenda Sluga actively mentors PhD students and serves as second reader for numerous candidates, demonstrating strong commitment to academic training. She leads major research initiatives such as the project on ‘Twentieth Century International Economic Thinking’ and participates in working groups on business history, diplomatic history, and planetary futures. There is no indication of lab-based research, but her leadership in interdisciplinary clusters and grant-funded programs underscores her role in shaping collaborative academic environments.

• International History
• Capitalism
• Global History
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Iain Robert Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King’s College London, specializing in transnational cinemas, cult film studies, and transnational adaptation. He previously held a Senior Lecturer position at the University of Roehampton (2010–2016). His research challenges hegemonic views of cultural globalization by examining how Hollywood films are remade and adapted across cultures. He co-founded the SCMS Transnational Cinemas group and led the AHRC-funded 'Media Across Borders' research network (2012–). Smith holds a PhD and MA in Film Studies (Distinction) from the University of Nottingham and a First-Class MA (Hons) in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of Glasgow. His research interests include Transnational Cinemas post-1945, Global Hollywood, Popular Cinemas of Asia (especially India and Turkey), and Cult/Exploitation Horror Cinema. He co-edited Transnational Film Remakes (2017) and Media Across Borders (2016), and authored The Hollywood Meme (2016). Current projects include a book on global Batman adaptations and a decolonizing critique of cult film studies. Awards: AHRC/BBC New Generation Thinker (2018), Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018) Teaching: Specializes in film history, world cinema, and cult/exploitation cinema. Organized festivals like the Turkish Film Remakes event (2022) and the Turkish Star Wars UK tour (2018). Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, with recent focus on global horror dynamics, decolonizing film studies, and transnational giallo remakes. He serves on editorial boards for Transnational Screens and Intensities: Journal of Cult Media , and founded the 'Remakesploitation Film Club' at The Cinema Museum. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through film screenings and director Q&As.

• Transnational Cinemas
• Global Hollywood
• Cult Cinema Studies
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Sandra Ajaps is a Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE), University of Manchester, with a strong research focus on sustainability education, critical pedagogy, and decolonising education. She actively contributes to the academic community through teaching, research, and leadership in specialized research groups. Her educational background includes: PhD in Environmental Conservation Education from New York University (awarded 2021) MPhil in Psychology and Education from the University of Cambridge (2014) BSc(Ed) in Geography Education from the University of Nigeria (2010) Ajaps' research interests center on transforming educational approaches to address environmental challenges through decolonial frameworks. Her work explores how indigenous knowledge systems can inform sustainability education, particularly in Nigerian contexts, while examining the intersections of civic engagement, environmental conservation, and critical pedagogy. She investigates how educational institutions can better integrate place-based knowledge and decolonial methodologies to address climate change and sustainability challenges. Her research output reveals a strong trajectory in examining sustainable development through decolonial lenses, with particular emphasis on indigenous knowledge systems, environmental education, and civic engagement in Nigeria. Her publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach that bridges education, environmental science, and social justice. Her notable awards include: New York University Steinhardt PhD Fellowship (2015-2019) New York University Doctoral Research Grant (2018) Simms Prize for best results in Education, University of Cambridge (2014) Cambridge Assessment and Santander Award for Master's Program (2013-2014) University of Nigeria's Prizes for top graduating student in both the Faculty of Education and Department of Social Science Education (2010) Ajaps supervises graduate students, including ten MA students and two PhD students as co-supervisor during the 2021/2022 academic year. She teaches across multiple programs including International Education, Education for a Sustainable Environment, and Sustainability Education on the BSc Education programme. Her research is closely tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to quality education and sustainable communities. Within the Manchester Institute of Education, she is an active member of both the Green Research in Education Group (GRiEG) and the Power, Inequality, and Activism research group, contributing to collaborative research initiatives focused on environmental sustainability and social justice in educational contexts.

• Sustainability Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• Decolonising Education
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Ana Antic is a Professor in the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Humanities. She is also affiliated with the Centre for Culture and the Mind, where she leads an ERC-funded project titled Decolonising madness: Transcultural psychiatry, international order and the birth of a ‘global psyche’ . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Modern European History from Columbia University (2012) and prior appointments at universities in the UK and US before joining the University of Copenhagen in August 2020. PhD in Modern European History, Columbia University (2012) Ana Antic’s research lies at the intersection of social and cultural history, focusing on the history of modern Europe, war and violence, and the 'psy' sciences—particularly psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Her work critically explores the decolonisation of psychiatric practices and concepts in the second half of the 20th century, examining how transcultural psychiatry emerged in the aftermath of WWII and during decolonisation. She investigates how Western and non-Western experts redefined the relationship between culture, race, and the individual psyche, and whether new frameworks succeeded in moving beyond colonial legacies. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in global and transnational history, especially in the fields of transcultural psychiatry, Cold War science, and postcolonial mental health. The articles span interdisciplinary journals in history, global health, and medical humanities, often emphasizing decolonial critique and the politics of knowledge. A recurring theme is the role of experts from the Global South and Eastern Europe in shaping global psychiatric discourse. She has received multiple prestigious awards, including: Fraenkel Prize for Contemporary History (2016) British Academy Rising Star Engagement Award (2017) ERC Starting Grant (2019) Dan David Prize (March 2023) Ana Antic is actively involved in research leadership and academic collaboration. She currently heads the DNRF Centre for Culture and the Mind and leads a major ERC-funded project. She has organized international conferences and workshops, including the DECOLMAD Workshop and New Perspectives in Transcultural and Postcolonial Psychiatry . While no direct list of PhD students is provided, her leadership roles suggest active supervision and mentorship. Her work bridges history, psychiatry, and global health, contributing to a deeper understanding of the cultural and political dimensions of mental health. She is involved with the Centre for Culture and the Mind, a research environment that fosters interdisciplinary work on the intersections of culture, cognition, and history. Her project Decolonising madness brings together historians, anthropologists, and mental health professionals to re-examine the foundations of global psychiatric knowledge.

• History of psychiatry and psychoanalysis
• Decolonisation
• History of war and violence
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Dr Ruth Craggs is a Professor of Political and Historical Geography at King's College London's Department of Geography, School of Global Affairs. Her work bridges critical historical, political, and development geographies with a focus on North-South relations and decolonisation processes. Reader in Political and Historical Geography since 2013 Previous appointments at University of Hull and St Mary's University College Research spans postcolonial geopolitics, disciplinary histories of geography, urban planning legacies, and Commonwealth networks. She leads the Training Diplomats of Postcolonial African States project (2021-2024) funded by the Leverhulme Trust and contributes to the Empires and Decolonizations Research Hub at King's. Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals through decolonial lenses. Recent publications examine diplomatic training as anticolonial practice (2025), postcolonial pedagogies (2024), and disciplinary histories (2023). She supervises research on geographies of empire, urban policy mobility, and geopolitical performance at Commonwealth conferences. Scientific Awards Leverhulme Trust Research Grant (2021) Supervision Principal supervisors: Dimitris Venizelos, Nirali Joshi, Jacob Fairless-Nicholson Secondary supervisors: Peter Waring, Lee Butcher

• Decolonisation
• Postcolonial geopolitics
• Disciplinary histories of geography
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Dr. Marguerite Muller is a Lecturer in Education and Society at King's College London, leading the MA Education Management program. She holds degrees including a PhD in Higher Education Studies (University of the Free State, 2016) and a BA in Fine Arts (University of Pretoria, 2004). Her research focuses on arts-based methodologies, educator subjectivity, and social justice in education, employing post-qualitative, narrative, and participatory approaches. Teaching Responsibilities include modules on Education Leadership, Gender, Power, and Inequality in Education Leadership (MA level), and 'Education for the 21st Century: A Global Perspective' (BA level). She actively supervises PhD students exploring arts-based research, decolonial education, and social justice. Key affiliations include the Centre for Public Policy Research at King's College London and prior roles at the University of the Free State (South Africa). Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, global South perspectives, and accessible, socially engaged scholarship. Notable recognitions include the NRF South Africa Y Rating (2023). Current research projects explore educator identity, participatory arts-based inquiry, and decolonization in higher education.

• Social Justice in Education
• Decolonisation in Education
• Arts-Based Inquiry
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Dr. Laraib Niaz is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, where she contributes to the independent evaluation of the Girls' Education Challenge II initiative. She holds an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a PhD in Education from University College London (UCL). Previously, she served as an education consultant at the World Bank and has taught at LUMS and University College London. Her research focuses on inclusive education, disability studies, gender and development, national identity construction, and decolonizing research practices. She is affiliated with the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER) and the REAL Centre. Her research interests include exploring the role of religion in education, particularly in Pakistan, and analyzing media narratives during pandemics. She examines how textbooks construct national identity and investigates the impact of pseudoscience in educational systems. Her work also addresses academic freedom in higher education institutions in India and Pakistan. Laraib has extensive experience in supervising students and collaborating with international organizations such as the World Bank on inclusion-focused projects. Laraib has supervised students during her academic roles at LUMS and UCL. While specific grants are not detailed here, her current work involves evaluating 41 GEC II projects across 17 countries to assess support for girls with disabilities. Her research often intersects with global development and educational equity initiatives. She is part of the Cambridge Network for Disability and Education Research (CaNDER) and the REAL Centre , focusing on equitable access and learning in education systems.

• Inclusive Education
• Disability
• Gender and Development
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Shona McIntosh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Qualitative Research. She holds a PhD in Education and is actively supervising doctoral students. Her work bridges theory and practice in education, with a strong commitment to social and epistemic justice. Research Interests: Climate and Sustainability Education Decolonising Education and Research Methods Global Citizenship and International Education Teacher and Professional Learning Participatory and Feminist Qualitative Research Teaching-Research Nexus in Higher Education Her research is grounded in decolonial, feminist, and sociocultural theories, emphasizing co-construction of knowledge with participants. She employs experimental and mixed methods to explore equity in educational contexts. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a sustained focus on justice-oriented education, particularly in climate change, teacher development during crises (e.g., school closures), and methodological innovation in collaborative and reflexive research. There is a clear trajectory toward developing frameworks for epistemically-just and equitable research practices, often in international and interdisciplinary contexts. Scientific Awards: Jeff Thompson Research Award from the International Baccalaureate Organization (2017) Grants and Supervision: She has secured funding from the British Academy and the British Council for projects on the teaching-research nexus and youth climate concerns. She is Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple projects and a Co-Investigator on international collaborations. She currently accepts doctoral students and has supervised several research outputs and theses. Labs and Research Groups: She is a core member of the Centre for Qualitative Research at the University of Bath, where she contributes to advancing innovative qualitative methodologies and fostering equitable research practices.

• Education
• Social Justice
• Epistemic Justice
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Professor Mustapha Sheikh is Chair in Islamic Thought and Muslim Societies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds. He is Co-Director of the Iqbal Centre for Critical Muslim Studies and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on Muslim intellectual history, Islamic law, and contemporary socio-political issues affecting Muslim communities globally. His educational background includes a DPhil in Theology and Religion from the University of Oxford, an MSt in the Study of Religions (Oxford), a BA in Arabic and Islamic Law, and a BSc in Project Management from University College London. His academic journey reflects a deep integration of traditional Islamic scholarship and rigorous Western academic training. Sheikh's research is centered on two interrelated strands: first, Islamic intellectual and legal history, particularly revivalist and reformist movements in the Ottoman and early modern Islamic world; second, the socio-scientific analysis of contemporary Muslim societies, including Islamophobia, Islamic finance, food and water security, and decolonial studies. His seminal work Ottoman Puritanism and Its Discontents (Oxford University Press, 2016) has significantly reshaped scholarly understanding of the Qadizadeli movement and Taymiyyan influences in Ottoman thought. He is a pioneer in advancing Critical Muslim Studies as a post-Orientalist framework for rethinking Islamic tradition. His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining Islamic legal theory with social justice, environmental security, and political economy. Themes such as intersectional oppression, decoloniality, and ethical finance recur across his work, reflecting a commitment to justice-oriented scholarship. He frequently collaborates with scholars across disciplines and geographies, particularly in the Global South. Member, British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) Member, British Association of Islamic Studies (BRAIS) Board Member, (In)Justice International Professor Sheikh actively supervises PhD students and has successfully guided over 20 doctoral candidates to completion. His research is supported by collaborations across institutions, including the University of Punjab (where he is a Visiting Professor) and Harper Adams University. He is currently co-editing volumes on global injustice and Islamic finance, and working on a book about healing racial trauma from an Islamic psycho-spiritual perspective. He leads and participates in numerous research groups, including the Arabic History group and the Centre for Religion and Public Life, and is deeply involved in public engagement through talks, webinars, and podcasts addressing Islamophobia, women’s rights under Shari’a, and decolonising knowledge.

• Islamic Thought
• Muslim Societies
• Islamic Law and Legal Theory
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Dr. Hooman Foroughmand Araabi is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design at the University of the West of England (UWE) , affiliated with the Faculty of Environment and Technology and the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment . His work bridges critical theory and creative urban design, focusing on the alignment of criticality and creativity to enhance public spaces. Research Interests: Urban design theory, inclusivity in the built environment, decolonising urbanism, beauty in urban design, and governance of design. He also explores urbanism in Iran and the Middle East, emphasizing sociopolitical frameworks and localized design knowledge. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2011–2025) highlight themes like urban design theory, critical methodologies, participatory design, and regional urbanism. Notably, he develops a Deleuzoguattarian approach for urban design and examines the ethics of beauty in public spaces.

• Urban Design Theory
• Inclusivity in Built Environments
• Critical Urban Studies
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