جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Madeline Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Law
• Energy Policy
• Agricultural Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Madeline Taylor is an Australian Research Council (ARC) Early Career Industry Fellow at Macquarie Law School and Co-Lead of the Energy, Communities, and Market Regulation Stream at the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre. She specializes in socio-legal aspects of energy transition, focusing on regulatory frameworks, energy justice, and land-use conflicts between energy developers and communities. Her work bridges property law, commercial law, and comparative law to address challenges in renewable energy integration and resource governance. Affiliations: Honorary Associate at Sydney Environment Institute, Member of Sydney Institute of Agriculture Industry Partners: NSW Department of Primary Industries and Spark Renewables (FAARM Project) Research Interests: Energy law and policy, agricultural-legal synergies, renewable energy siting, and just transition principles. She co-edits the Oil, Gas and Energy Law Journal and contributes to the LexisNexis Energy and Resources Law in Australia . Recent Articles Highlight Key Themes: Offshore wind governance, agrivoltaics regulatory systems, hydrogen licensing, and energy justice frameworks. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to balancing economic, environmental, and social dimensions of energy transitions. Awards: 2023 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Academic/Researcher of the Year, 2024 AFR Higher Education Awards Finalist, Clean Energy Council Transformational Leadership Scholarship Teaching and Engagement: Embeds climate justice in commercial law education; advises governments and NGOs on energy policy. Active in RE-Alliance Management Committee and IUCN Climate Change Law initiatives.

Philip O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Land and Property Development
• Urban Planning
• Land Value Capture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Philip O'Brien is a Senior Lecturer in the Urban Studies & Social Policy department at the University of Glasgow . His work bridges urban planning , land economics , and institutional theory , focusing on state-market dynamics in property development and policy frameworks like zoning and land value capture . Research Interests: Land and Property Development : Analyzing market-state interactions in urban development. Planning as Market Maker : Exploring how planning systems stimulate or constrain economic activity. Institutionalist Theory : Applying institutional analysis to planning and development processes. European Urban Policy : Comparative studies of zoning and regulatory frameworks across Europe. Publication Trends : His work spans urban economics , planning reform , and housing resilience , with a focus on zoning , land value capture , and market institutions . Recent articles examine Cultural Political Economy approaches to regional construction and European planning systems . Grants: Co-Investigator, Urban Retrofit UK (ESRC, 2024-2027, £1.5M) Co-Investigator, EqualHouse (Horizon Europe, 2024-2027, €3M) Lead on Scottish Land Commission projects and RICS Research Trust grants. Teaching: Convenes modules on MSc City Planning , MSc Real Estate , and International Real Estate Markets , emphasizing planning-process and institutional markets .

Paavo Monkkonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Public Policy
• Housing Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paavo Monkkonen is a Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. His research focuses on how policies and markets shape urbanization, housing affordability, and social segregation globally, with notable work in Latin America, Asia, and the U.S. He holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from UC Berkeley and an M.P.P. from UCLA Luskin. Monkkonen has been a visiting scholar at institutions including the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Sciences Po Paris, and a Fellow at the Paris Institute of Advanced Studies (2024–2025). His research explores land use regulations, housing finance, and urban equity. Recent projects include studies on California’s fair housing laws and France’s social housing systems. Monkkonen teaches courses on housing policy, land value capture, and urban segregation. He founded the Latin American Cities Initiative (Ciudades) to foster academic and professional networks across the Americas. Monkkonen’s work has been supported by grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, and Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. His publications appear in journals like the Journal of the American Planning Association and Urban Studies , addressing topics such as zoning effects on segregation, housing development politics, and cross-national urban policy comparisons. He has advised on urban planning initiatives and contributed to policy debates on housing affordability, zoning reform, and equitable urban growth. His current research focuses on implementing fair housing laws in California and analyzing urban form’s environmental impacts.

Tommaso Gabrieliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Economics
• Real Estate Valuation
• Behavioral Economics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tommaso Gabrieli is an Associate Professor in Real Estate at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL), where he has been employed since September 2015. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Reading, City University London, University of Warwick, and the Catholic University of Milan. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick (2009) MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2003) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy from the University of Reading (2013) As a theoretical economist trained in the ambrosian tradition of social welfare, Gabrieli's research focuses on the economic analysis of urban policy issues. His expertise encompasses economic modeling of real estate markets, financial viability of urban projects, multi-dimensional value measurements, and value-capture mechanisms. He has developed novel interdisciplinary methods bridging urban planning and design with economics, making him one of few economists actively collaborating with urban planning scholars in the UK. His work addresses Sustainable Development Goals including No Poverty, Good Health, Decent Work, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities, and Climate Action. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban design governance, value capture mechanisms, and the interface between economic theory and urban planning practice. The research spans theoretical explorations of post-growth planning and practical applications in land value recovery, particularly examining implications for housing affordability, wealth distribution, and community wellbeing in both urban and rural contexts. His work often integrates behavioral economics with spatial planning considerations. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Gabrieli has extensive experience supervising PhD and MSc dissertations across multiple institutions. His teaching portfolio includes Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation at UCL, where he leads relevant modules for both undergraduate and graduate programs. He has contributed to significant research projects including 'Street Appeal' commissioned by Transport for London and the Horizon 2020-funded 'UrbanMaestro' project worth 1 million Euros. His research impact has been formally recognized by Transport for London. Currently, he leads the 'Future Urban Growth Lab' project, funded by UCL Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Funding, in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute and Politecnico of Turin. This project aims to operationalize an urban growth model prototype for use by local authorities in planning future city development, bridging academic research with practical planning applications.

Mi Shihمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urbanization
• Land Development
• Land Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mi Shih is an Associate Professor and Director of the Urban Planning and Policy Development Program at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University. She holds a Ph.D. from the same institution and prior academic roles include Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta (Canada) and postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (Australia). Her research focuses on Chinese urbanization, land politics, displacement, and social conflicts arising from urban development. She employs ethnographic and mixed-method approaches to analyze state roles in urban-rural dynamics, planning regulations, and value capture mechanisms. Key themes include land development rights, property rights, and the socio-spatial impacts of urban policies in Taiwan and China. Publications highlight critical topics such as TDR systems, urban governance, and the commodification of land. Her work bridges legal geography, urban sociology, and policy analysis, offering insights into global urban challenges. Education: B.S. and M.S., National Taiwan University Ph.D., Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University Teaching includes graduate courses on international urbanization and planning methods, and undergraduate courses on global urban systems.

Hyung Min Kimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Globalisation and Global Cities
• Urban Economics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hyung Min Kim is an Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design. His research focuses on globalisation's urban impacts, including FDI spatial dynamics, smart cities, liveability, and Asia-Pacific urbanisation. Before joining Melbourne in 2016, he worked at RMIT University (Australia), Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China), and Korea Appraisal Board. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, supported by an Endeavour Postgraduate Award. His work examines global cities' economic and spatial transformations, emphasizing FDI, international real estate investments, and urban policy in Korea, China, and Vietnam. Key themes include urban renewal strategies, land value capture mechanisms, and the interplay between ICT and urban development. Notable research areas include: Global urban governance and expertise export Spatial mismatch in FDI distribution Pedestrian-centric city design Smart city frameworks for productivity and sustainability Historical urban trajectories in North Korea His publications span 20+ countries, analyzing urban phenomena from Hanoi to Suzhou. Current projects explore FDI-urban growth linkages in Southeast Asia and the role of land readjustment in creating walkable cities. He advises on international urban development strategies and has collaborated with governments on smart city implementation frameworks.

David Amborskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Land Economics
• Municipal Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Amborski is a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Urban and Regional Planning, specializing in urban planning economics. He founded the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development (CUR) and previously led the City Building Institute. His work focuses on municipal finance, land development, housing markets, and land value capture tools. Education: BA MSc MA Research interests include infrastructure finance, property tax reform, and strategic planning practices in Ontario and Eastern Europe. He advises government bodies like the National Treasury of South Africa and collaborates with international organizations such as the OECD and World Bank. Key Contributions: Consulted on Toronto’s Smart Track financing and MPAC’s property tax assessment processes Authored works on suburban policy challenges and livable cities Presented globally at UN Habitat III, Medellín, and across Eastern Europe/Latin America Awards: Lambda Alpha Honourary Land Economics Society membership. Advisory Roles: Google Sidewalk Affordable Housing Advisory Committee City of Toronto Inclusionary Zoning Advisory Committee Metrolinx Project Evaluation Advisory Panel Editorial boards of Town Planning Review and Journal of European Research and Spatial Policy Labs/Initiatives: Active in CUR and the City Building Institute, advancing land value capture and urban policy innovations.

Zoe M Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioenergy
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Sustainable Land Use
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Zoe M Harris is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Surrey. She specializes in sustainable land use, bioenergy systems, and vertical farming technologies. Her research focuses on minimizing environmental impacts while enhancing food and energy provision, particularly through projects like the Taeda Tech Project (aeroponic biomass cultivation) and VF-UKFSR (vertical farming resilience). She leads the Bioenergy, Land Use and Agri-Innovation Group and holds roles in international committees like the IEA Bioenergy Executive (Head of Communications). Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, policy advising, and science communication, including training scientists in theatre-based communication. She also champions diversity in energy research through the IVUGER network. Education: BSc Biology and PhD from the University of Southampton. Previous Roles: Research Fellow at Imperial College London, Science Officer at DEFRA, Policy Adviser at BEIS/DfT. Key Projects: Taeda Tech (£4m), Social Enterprise Food Systems, Serious Games for Energy Solutions. Teaching: Director of Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability; Fellow of HEA; course leader for Global Sustainability, Earth System Science, and Low Carbon Transitions. Labs/Teams: Leads the Bioenergy, Land Use and Agri-Innovation Group; collaborates with industry and academia on aeroponics, biomass, and circular economy. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA); grants from UKERC, DecarboN8, and BEIS. Her research bridges climate science, ecology, and socio-economic factors, addressing global challenges like BECCS deployment, biodiversity loss, and gender equity in STEM.

Qian Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Sustainable Mining
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Qian Zhang serves as Assistant Professor in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining at Queen's University's Smith Engineering, leading the Green Mining Value Chain (GreeMVC) Lab. His research develops strategic frameworks for sustainability and resilience throughout mining value chains, with emphasis on climate change mitigation and resource efficiency in global mineral systems. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Urban Engineering from the University of Tokyo (awarded Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship), complemented by MSc and BSc degrees in Environmental Science plus a Minor in Economics from Peking University. Prior to his current role, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Victoria and University of Tokyo while consulting for the World Resources Institute on climate-energy initiatives. Dr. Zhang's expertise spans carbon footprint analysis , life-cycle assessment , and industrial ecology applied to mining systems. He employs advanced methodologies including input-output analysis and material flow accounting to model environmental pressures across urban infrastructure and mineral supply chains. His work specifically addresses greenhouse gas accounting, water-energy nexus challenges, and circular economy implementation in resource-intensive sectors. Recent publications reveal strong methodological convergence between artificial intelligence and environmental assessment, particularly in optimizing mining operations through reinforcement learning and geospatial analysis. Key thematic clusters include carbon accounting standardization, critical mineral sustainability, and policy-oriented modeling of environmental pressures throughout mineral value chains. His research program is supported by major competitive grants: NSERC Discovery Grant (2022-2027) SSHRC Institutional Grant (2023, 2025) NSERC Alliance Missions Grant (2023, 2024) Mitacs Accelerate Grant (2023, 2025) NFRF Exploration Grant (2025-2027) NRCan Energy Innovation Program (2025) Dr. Zhang actively mentors a dynamic research group comprising 10+ graduate students and postdocs, securing collaborative funding through institutional and federal channels. His GreeMVC Lab maintains active partnerships with industry leaders and government agencies to translate research into practical sustainability solutions for the mining sector, with current projects focusing on AI-driven fleet management and life-cycle assessment of mineral supply chains. The GreeMVC Lab operates as a multidisciplinary hub with structured mentorship programs, regular industry engagement events, and international collaborations including the COM symposium on sustainable circularity. The lab's physical space in Goodwin Hall supports advanced computational analysis of mining value chains while fostering innovation in green mining technologies through student-led research initiatives.

• Bioeconomy
• Ecological Transition
• Institutional Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Befort is a Full Professor at NEOMA Business School, specializing in the economics of ecological transition and sustainable practices. He serves as the head of the Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development Chair. His research focuses on bioeconomy, institutional economics, and innovation dynamics, particularly in the context of ecological transition. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Reims Champagne Ardenne. His research explores the intersection of ecological economics, institutional change, and sustainable agriculture. Key themes include bioeconomic policy, circular economy frameworks, and the role of firms in global value chains. He has published extensively in journals like Ecological Economics , Research Policy , and Technological Forecasting and Social Change . Befort's recent work analyzes bioeconomic narratives, sustainability transitions, and the governance of ecological innovations. His publications highlight tensions between technological lock-ins and transformative policies. He frequently presents at international conferences on sustainability transitions and bioeconomic governance. Education: PhD in Economics (University of Reims Champagne Ardenne) Grants: Multiple academic partnerships and funded projects on bioeconomy and sustainability Labs/Teams: Leads the Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development Chair at NEOMA

• Agricultural Economics
• Economic Modeling
• Trade Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Saunders serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, New Zealand. His expertise lies at the intersection of agricultural economics, trade modeling, and climate impact assessment, with significant contributions to both academic research and policy development. His research focuses on developing and applying advanced modeling techniques for forecasting agricultural production and markets. Key areas include: Agricultural trade modeling using partial equilibrium approaches Bio-physical and bio-security impact assessments Climate change adaptation and policy analysis Consumer behavior and market preference studies Saunders has established himself as a leading expert through his commissioned work for the OECD Trade and Agriculture Directorate, where he developed a high-impact model for long-term agricultural challenges assessment. His methodological approach combines Visual Basic for Applications with the General Algebraic Modelling System to create sophisticated economic tools that inform policy decisions. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across agricultural economics, with recent work focusing on carbon neutrality valuation, extreme weather impacts on agriculture, and digital transformation in agrifood value chains. The research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing contemporary challenges in sustainable agricultural production and trade. Saunders maintains active professional engagement as an Office Holder of the New Zealand Association of Economists and serves as a Technical Advisor to the OECD Agricultural Outlook program, demonstrating his influence in shaping agricultural policy at both national and international levels.

• Transport Planning
• Housing Policy
• Rural Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Iqbal Hamiduddin is an Associate Professor in Transport Planning and Housing at The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London , with appointments spanning since 2009. His work bridges transport planning and housing policy , focusing on social and environmental sustainability in urban neighborhoods and smaller settlements globally. PhD in Urban Planning (UCL, 2013) BA in Geography (Durham, 1999) Research spans rural development , land-use planning , and Global South urban studies , including projects on car-free living in Europe, rural exception sites in England, and mobility patterns in Mongolia's capital. Recent publications address affordable housing viability, pandemic-induced rural housing market shifts, and biodiversity recovery strategies. Scientific awards include fellowship at the Royal Geographical Society (1998), recognition as Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (2015), and UCL Student Choice Award shortlisting (2025). He serves on the editorial board of Sustainability and has consulted for the UK Cohousing Network and Ikea . Teaching interests include directing UCL's MSc Housing & City Planning program and teaching modules on housing project management, transport consultancy, and rural urbanism. He has guest-lectured at multiple London universities and was a Visiting Scholar at University of Wuppertal (2015).

Grete Rustenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Geography
• Regional Development
• Industrial Symbiosis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Grete Rusten is a Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Bergen's Department of Geography, specializing in industrial and regional development, circular economy, and sustainable development. Her research focuses on corporate geography, location strategies, and green economic transitions, with emphasis on Norway and Western economies. She supervises master’s theses on topics like industrial symbiosis, coworking spaces, and plastics in the circular economy. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing challenges such as industrial symbiosis in Årdal, greenwashing strategies, and the role of municipalities in eco-innovation. She collaborates with organizations like Årdal Utvikling and the Plastics Network at UiB. Her teaching includes supervision of over 30 master’s theses, emphasizing practical industry partnerships and policy analysis. She has published extensively on green taxation, regional development, and service economies, with contributions to books like *Design Economies and the Changing World Economy* (2011) and *Services and the Green Economy* (2016). Rusten’s research bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary issues such as energy policy dissonance at Mongstad and the socio-economic impacts of green transitions. Her projects often involve cross-sector collaboration and regional innovation strategies, reflecting her commitment to applied sustainability research.

Helen Caiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Business
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Cai is a Senior Lecturer in International Business and Circular Economy at Middlesex University Business School, where she serves as Programme Leader for the BA International Business Administration and BA Business Management (Top-Up). She also leads the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme delivered in China through a partnership with United Business Institutions (UBI). Additionally, she holds a Full Visiting Professorship at Jiaxing University, China. Her academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Senior Editor of Cogent Business and Management and member of the editorial board of the Journal of World Business . She is Vice President of Marketing for the International Case Study Research Association (ICRA). Dr. Cai’s research focuses on international business, sustainability, green innovation, and corporate environmental governance. She employs advanced methodologies such as fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), econometrics, and scientometric analysis. Her work addresses critical issues including green supply chains, carbon emissions, foreign direct investment, and institutional influences on innovation. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward environmental sustainability, circular economy, and data-driven policy analysis. Her recent work spans blockchain in green supply chains, AI in rehabilitation, carbon governance, land use, and migration policy, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth and policy relevance. Bronze award, The First National Collegiate Olympiad Mathematical Mirror Competition (2022) Honourable Mention, Interdisciplinary Contest in Modelling (2022) First Prize, Asia and Pacific Mathematical Contest in Modelling (2021) Third Prize, THE International Case Competition (2021) Dr. Cai has extensive supervisory experience, currently guiding multiple PhD candidates and having chaired over 30 DBA viva panels. She has supervised over 60 BA, 150 MSc, and 75 MBA dissertations. She has participated in 72 PhD/DBA committees in roles including external examiner, internal examiner, and panel chair. Her grants and funding are not explicitly mentioned, but her research output and editorial roles suggest sustained scholarly engagement. She leads research teams focused on circular economy and international business, and her future work is likely to expand into AI-driven sustainability analytics, cross-border green innovation, and climate governance. Her prior industry experience as a Senior Economist at China’s Central Bank enriches her applied research perspective.

Angela Fullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Ecology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Decision Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Angela Fuller is a Professor at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), leading the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. She holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research integrates spatial ecology and decision science to address wildlife conservation and management challenges. Fuller earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate from the University of Maine system, reflecting her deep roots in ecological research. Her work focuses on spatial patterns influencing wildlife populations, structured decision-making (SDM), and adaptive management. Key projects include studying human-wildlife coexistence, carnivore ecology, and invasive species detection. She teaches NTRES 4601/6601 Decision Making in Natural Resource Management , emphasizing practical applications of decision frameworks. Recent achievements include the 2020 Cooperative Research Units Leadership Excellence Award and Fellow status in The Wildlife Society (2017). Her lab, the Fuller Spatial Ecology and Decision Science Lab, collaborates on innovative projects such as leveraging canine surveillance for spotted lanternfly detection and analyzing avian influenza in bobcats. Notable publications span topics like spatial capture-recapture modeling and SDM for wildlife harvest decisions. Fuller’s contributions extend to interdisciplinary solutions, bridging ecological and social sciences for sustainable resource management. Her lab actively engages in outreach, including media features on emerging wildlife health issues and conservation strategies.