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Keigo Kobayashiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural planning
• City planning
• Urban design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Keigo Kobayashi is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. He has served in this position since 2016, previously holding the rank of Assistant Professor from 2012 to 2016. His professional journey includes significant experience at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in Rotterdam, where he worked as a Senior Architect and Project Architect from 2007 to 2012. His educational background includes a Master of Architecture II from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (2005), a Master of Architecture from Waseda University's Graduate School of Science and Engineering (2003), and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Waseda University's School of Science and Engineering (2002). Kobayashi's research focuses on architectural planning and city planning, with particular interests in food-related architecture, spatial behavior, and sustainable design. His work explores the intersection of architecture with everyday life, examining how spatial configurations influence human behavior and community formation. Recent research has investigated food systems in urban contexts, playful approaches to spatial design, and the relationship between architectural form and environmental performance. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of architectural theory, with projects spanning from food truck design in Shodoshima to zero-energy housing solutions and innovative approaches to architectural education. His work shows a consistent interest in how architecture can respond to contemporary social challenges while maintaining theoretical rigor. Excellence in Concrete Construction Award 2019, American Concrete Institute (ACI), Qatar National Library / OMA Kobayashi actively contributes to architectural education through various committee memberships, including serving as Chief of the Subcommittee on Strategies for International Compatibility in Architectural Education at the Architectural Institute of Japan and leading the Caberra Accord Correspondence Subcommittee at the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education. His teaching portfolio at Waseda University is extensive, covering architectural design studios from undergraduate to doctoral levels. He leads several research initiatives, including the Wakusei Project in Tosa, Kochi, NPO PLAT (Platform for Architectural Thinking), and the European Thinkbelt/McDonald's Radio University project which represents an innovative approach to architectural education and community engagement, particularly in contexts of migration and cultural exchange.

Kravtsiv Vasyl Stepanovychمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regional Economics
• Environmental Policy
• Spatial Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Vasyl Stepanovych Kravtsiv is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Institute of Regional Studies named after M. I. Dolishnyi, part of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. He serves as both the Director of the Institute (from 2014 to July 2025) and Head of the Department of Regional Environmental Policy and Nature Management. With a career spanning over four decades in regional studies, environmental policy, and economic development, Professor Kravtsiv has established himself as a leading expert in regional economics and environmental management in Ukraine. Professor Kravtsiv's educational background includes a degree in Geography from Ivan Franko Lviv State University (1980). His academic achievements include becoming a Candidate of Economic Sciences (1987), Senior Researcher (1994), Doctor of Economic Sciences (2007), and Professor (2010). He has also been honored as a 'Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine' for his significant contributions to the field. His scholarly work examines the theoretical and practical aspects of regional environmental policy formation, particularly during Ukraine's transition to a market economy. Professor Kravtsiv's research primarily focuses on regional economics, environmental policy, spatial development, and cross-border cooperation. His work examines the intersection of economic development and environmental sustainability, with particular emphasis on the Carpathian region of Ukraine. He pioneered economic methods of environmental quality management in Ukraine, which now operate as pollution fees. Professor Kravtsiv has developed numerous regional environmental safety programs approved by Western Ukrainian authorities and contributed significantly to Ukraine's State Regional Policy Concept. His recent publications address contemporary challenges including the impact of the war and pandemic on tourism, spatial economic development amid European integration, and sustainable growth in decentralization contexts. His scholarly contributions include over 100 scientific works, with 18 monographs exploring regional development, environmental policy, and cross-border cooperation. Professor Kravtsiv's work demonstrates consistent evolution from theoretical foundations to practical policy implementation, with recent publications showing adaptation to Ukraine's wartime conditions and European integration requirements. Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine Editor-in-chief of the journal 'Regional Economy' Editor-in-chief of the collection 'Socio-economic problems of the modern period of Ukraine' Author of over 100 scientific works including 18 monographs Key contributor to Ukraine's environmental policy framework As Director of the Institute of Regional Studies, Professor Kravtsiv oversees extensive research activities, coordinates international collaborations through Erasmus+ and Visegrad Fund programs, and guides scholarly publication efforts. His leadership has positioned the Institute as a key contributor to Ukraine's regional development policies and environmental management strategies. He actively participates in developing Ukraine's adaptation to European standards and contributes to reconstruction planning amid wartime conditions, demonstrating both academic rigor and practical policy relevance.

• Urban Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Metropolitan Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Glen Searle is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning at The University of Sydney, specializing in urban planning and metropolitan governance. His academic career demonstrates a strong focus on strategic planning, infrastructure governance, and urban policy development, particularly within the Australian context. Professor Searle's research interests span urban planning, strategic planning, metropolitan governance, infrastructure governance, land use planning, urban sustainability, and city development. His work critically examines planning systems, governance structures, and policy implementation challenges in metropolitan areas, with particular attention to Sydney's urban development strategies and infrastructure projects. He has made significant contributions to understanding the complexities of metropolitan governance, the public interest in mega infrastructure planning, and the challenges of population growth management. Analysis of Professor Searle's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on governance frameworks for urban infrastructure, metropolitan strategic planning, and the intersection of planning policy with population dynamics. His work demonstrates a methodological diversity, employing systematic literature reviews, case studies, and network analysis to examine urban phenomena. A notable trend is his increasing focus on infrastructure governance, particularly how governance structures respond to crises and changing urban conditions. His research bridges theoretical planning concepts with practical policy applications, often drawing on Australian case studies while connecting to international planning discourse. Professor Searle has secured significant research funding, including the 2020 Infrastructure Governance Incubator grant from The Henry Halloran Trust and the 2019 Population Growth and Regional Connectivity research grant from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive co-authorship patterns across multiple institutions and disciplines. His scholarly contributions include numerous journal articles in leading planning and urban studies publications, book chapters, and edited volumes such as Global Planning Innovations for Urban Sustainability (2019). Professor Searle's work has appeared in high-impact journals including Urban Studies , Journal of Planning Literature , Urban Policy and Research , and Planning Theory and Practice .

Kathi Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Geography
• Social Determinants of Health
• Immigrant and Indigenous Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathi Wilson is a Professor at the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her research examines how urban environments (social, built, physical) influence health outcomes among immigrant, Indigenous, and racialized populations. She collaborates extensively with community partners in the Region of Peel and leads the CHANGE Lab, which supports student research in a MAC/PC environment. Research Clusters: Urbanization, Transportation & Health Contact: DV3294, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6 Her work employs mixed-methods approaches, including participatory mapping and culturally adapted surveys, to address health inequities and urban walkability. Current projects focus on Arab communities' perceptions of walkability in Toronto and the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Peel Region. Professor Wilson has published extensively on immigrant health, Indigenous health rights, and spatial health disparities, with a focus on methodological rigor in geocoding and accessibility studies. She mentors graduate students in topics related to immigration, healthcare access, and Indigenous wellbeing.

Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Anthropology
• Political Ecology
• Environmental Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan holds dual roles as the Dinakar Singh Professor of Anthropology and Professor in the School of the Environment at Yale University. He serves as Co-Director of the Program in Agrarian Studies and Joint Coordinator of the Combined PhD Program in Anthropology and School of the Environment. His research focuses on environmental history, political ecology, and urban environments in India, with particular attention to legal frameworks and human-animal relations. He earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1996. Dr. Sivaramakrishnan has contributed to significant editorial work, including founding roles with Environment and History and Conservation and Society . He currently edits the Culture, Place and Nature series at the University of Washington Press and co-edits the Global South Asia Series with Anand Yang and Padma Kaimal. His scholarship bridges anthropology, environmental law, and cultural geography, addressing topics like circular migration, nationalism, and state formation. His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, exploring themes such as urban ecological governance, conservation policy, and the intersections of law and ecology in India. His recent works include edited volumes on Asian urban ecologies, environmental ethics, and nature conservation in contemporary economies. Dr. Sivaramakrishnan's advisory roles include leading interdisciplinary programs and fostering collaborations between anthropology and environmental studies. His research continues to interrogate the socio-cultural dimensions of environmental change and sustainability in South Asia.

Katherine Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Services Research
• Health Policy
• Aging
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Katherine Miller, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is affiliated with the Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research (CHSOR), the Roger and Flo Lipitz Center to Advance Policy in Aging and Disability, and the Hopkins Business of Health Initiative. Additionally, she serves as an Investigator at the VA Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center and Associate Director of the VA Caregiver Support Program Partnered Evaluation Center, highlighting her strong engagement in veteran and public health policy research. Her research applies an economic lens to evaluate public policies affecting long-term care, with a focus on aging, disability, and caregiver support. Key areas include: Impact of policies on formal and family caregivers Workforce outcomes in long-term care settings Disparities in care by rurality Quality of care mechanisms such as turnover Patient outcomes across long-term care environments Her recent publications through 2025 span high-impact journals and cover aging-in-place, caregiver economic burden, antipsychotic use in dementia, and the effects of increased spending on home-based services. The body of work reflects a cohesive focus on health policy evaluation, caregiver well-being, and health equity, particularly among vulnerable older adults and veterans. Her scientific honors include: Delta Omega Honor Society (2022) Best Overall Abstract, Conference on Caregiving Research (2022) Finalist, HSRproj Research Competition, AcademyHealth (2020) Jean G. Yates Public Health Policy Award (2014) Dr. Miller has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on multiple federally funded research projects, including grants from the National Institute on Aging and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. These projects examine the mediating role of state policies on dementia caregivers and the impacts of the pandemic on young caregivers. While her advisees are not explicitly listed, her leadership roles suggest active mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. She is also involved in major collaborative networks with institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and VA research centers.

Nik Lukaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnography
• Landscape Studies
• Urban Planning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nik Luka is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, McGill University, with a joint appointment in Urban Planning. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, an M.Arch. from Laval University, and a B.A.A. from Toronto Metropolitan University. His roles include Associate Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal and associate memberships in the Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy and the Bieler School of Environment. Ph.D. (Toronto) M.Arch. (Laval) B.A.A. (Toronto Met.) Luka specializes in ethnography, landscape studies, and critical design/planning research, focusing on REURBANISM—the transformation of (sub)urban landscapes through collaborative design and participatory governance. His work bridges natural processes and human culture, emphasizing narrative, discourse, and policy-led urbanism. His recent publications highlight trends in recreational mobilities, densification, transit-oriented development, and periurban landscape dynamics. Themes span urban walkability, public space design, and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. SSHRC Partnership Grant with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Collaborative projects in Sweden and continental Europe Champ des Possibles partnership in Montreal Luka engages with community organizations such as the Montreal Urban Ecology Centre, Convercité, and Suspicious Fish, blending academic research with civic practice. His affiliations include the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design and international collaborations on landscape connectivity.

Ilse Helbrechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Geography
• Gentrification
• Housing Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ilse Helbrecht is a full Professor of Cultural and Social Geography at the Geographical Institute of Humboldt University of Berlin within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She has served as Director of the Geographical Institute (2015-2017) and Director of the Georg Simmel Centre for Metropolitan Research (2014-2019). With academic appointments spanning multiple institutions including the University of Bremen where she served as Vice Rector (2005-2008), her career demonstrates significant leadership in geographical academia. 1990: Dipl.-Geogr. from University of Münster 1993: Promotion (Dr. phil.) from Technical University of Munich 1999: Habilitation from Technical University of Munich 2002: Professor of Human Geography at University of Bremen 2009: Professor of Cultural and Social Geography at Humboldt University Professor Helbrecht's research centers on urban transformations, particularly examining gentrification, housing markets, and the intersection of demographic change with spatial organization. Her work increasingly explores ontological security as a framework for understanding how people relate to changing urban and rural environments. She has pioneered research connecting psychoanalytic theory with geographical analysis, particularly regarding how spatial experiences shape fundamental security needs. Her fieldwork spans multiple continents, with significant projects in Germany, Canada, Ghana, and Singapore. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining ontological dimensions of spatial experience, with particular emphasis on how security and insecurity manifest in both urban and rural contexts. Her work bridges theoretical sophistication with empirical depth, often employing innovative qualitative methodologies including image-based interviews to access participants' spatial imaginations. 2019: Thomas Mann Fellowship, Federal Republic of Germany 2018: Caroline von Humboldt Professorship (€80,000) 2014: Nominated for National Urban Design Award (UK) 1999: Award of the city of Munich for urban studies research 1993: Dissertation award, Technical University Munich Professor Helbrecht leads multiple significant research projects including the VolkswagenStiftung-funded 'Transformations in Housing and Intergenerational Contracts in Europe' (2024-2028) and subprojects within the Collaborative Research Center 'Re-Figuration of Spaces.' She has secured funding from major organizations including DFG, ERC, EU, and VolkswagenStiftung. Her supervisory approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological innovation, particularly in visual and psychoanalytically-informed research techniques. She actively participates in academic governance and public discourse through media appearances and policy engagement. As principal investigator of the CRC 1265 subprojects 'Geographical Imaginations,' Professor Helbrecht leads research teams examining security and insecurity across rural and generational contexts. Her work connects with several research groups including the International Research Training Group 'The World in the City' and the Humboldt University's Georg Simmel Centre for Metropolitan Research. She maintains strong international collaborations with institutions in Canada, Ghana, and the Netherlands.

Mehebub Sahanaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Transboundary River Basin Management
• Socio-Ecological Resilience
• Land-Use Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mehebub Sahana is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in Geography at The University of Manchester. He leads a three-year research project on political partition, ecological degradation, and environmental sustainability in the Bengal Delta. His work focuses on transboundary river basins, socio-ecological resilience, and land-use dynamics in the Global South. He has been PI on projects funded by the International Science Partnerships Fund and SEED Impact Fund, addressing flood hazards, heat vulnerability, and environmental governance. Teaching roles include courses on GIS, environmental policy, and dissertation support at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has organized interdisciplinary workshops on transboundary river basins and serves as an editor for Taylor & Francis and Elsevier. Sahana’s research integrates remote sensing, GIS, and socio-economic analysis, contributing to UN SDGs related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Scientific awards include the Best Paper Presentation Award (2015) and recognition for his work on lockdown effects during the pandemic (2022). His consultancy projects span high conservation value assessments, climate policy, and biodiversity reporting in India and Southeast Asia. He collaborates internationally, addressing challenges in South Asia’s transboundary ecosystems and climate vulnerability.

• Refugee Studies
• Migration Studies
• Youth Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caitlin Nunn serves as Reader in Migration and Youth Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she leads research at the intersection of refugee studies and youth studies with emphasis on refugee-background young people's lived experiences. Her work is anchored in the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (MCYS) and involves significant collaboration with institutions including Manchester Museum and UKRI-funded initiatives. Her educational background demonstrates interdisciplinary training: PhD in Australian Studies (2013), University of Melbourne MA Preliminary (Honours equivalent) in Development Studies (2005), La Trobe University Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (2004), La Trobe University Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in Theatre Production (2000), Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne Professional qualifications include Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, Certificate II in Applied Language (Vietnamese), and CELTA certification. Nunn's research program critically examines refugee youth resettlement through innovative participatory and arts-based methodologies. Key thematic strands include: Rural and regional refugee resettlement dynamics Environmental dimensions of migration and belonging Transnational generational relations among refugee families Decolonizing research approaches with displaced communities Creative interventions for refugee wellbeing Her work consistently centers youth agency while challenging conventional integration paradigms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals evolving methodological sophistication with increasing emphasis on environmental migration, cross-disciplinary collaboration (particularly with ecological sciences), and co-produced knowledge generation. The research demonstrates consistent focus on rural resettlement contexts and creative methodological innovations while expanding into digital engagement (e.g., AI/data co-production projects). Current research leadership includes: NERC Future of UK Treescapes Grant (£2m, 2021-2024): 'Voices of the future' exploring children's relationships with treescapes UKRI Citizen Science Collaboration (£343k, 2021-2023): 'Ancient History, Contemporary Belonging' with refugee-background youth EPSRC Public Engagement Scheme (£197k, 2022-2025): 'PEAs in Pods' for AI/data research co-production She actively supervises doctoral research including Nobila Bano's work on intergenerational knowledge transfer and Ahmad Al Shahma's research on equitable ESOL policies. Nunn maintains significant professional engagement as Member of the Editorial Board for Qualitative Research , Member of the AHRC Peer Review College, and Member of the UKRI Interdisciplinary Assessment College, demonstrating her disciplinary leadership beyond direct research outputs.

Henrikki Tenkanenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geospatial Analysis
• Urban Planning
• Transportation Accessibility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henrikki Tenkanen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Built Environment at Aalto University, specializing in Geoinformatics. His research focuses on geospatial analysis, urban planning, transportation accessibility, and open data applications for sustainable development. His primary research interests include Geospatial Analysis , Urban Planning , Transportation Accessibility , and Population Dynamics . Tenkanen's work integrates mobile phone data, social media, and open geospatial sources to understand urban environments, accessibility patterns, and carbon emissions. His research contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities. Tenkanen's recent publications demonstrate strong trends in high-resolution spatial analysis of urban environments, with particular emphasis on transport equity , carbon emissions mapping , and rural population representation . His work combines advanced geocomputing techniques with practical urban planning applications, often developing open-source tools to enhance reproducibility and accessibility of geospatial research. As an active member of the academic community, Tenkanen serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Big Data & Society and Environment and Planning B, and participates in conference committees such as the International Conference on Location Based Services. His research has garnered significant attention, with multiple publications featured in news outlets and academic platforms. Tenkanen leads several major research projects including Geo-R2LLM (developing geographic large language models), Geoportti (open geospatial infrastructure), MAPICO (mapping commute-related carbon emissions), and LIH: Location Innovation Hub. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for urban planning and sustainable mobility.

Hongbin Caiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• game theory
• industrial organization
• corporate finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Hongbin Cai serves as Dean and Chair Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong. He also directs the Institute of China Economy and holds significant advisory roles including on the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive's Policy Unit and the Northern Metropolitan Region Advisory Committee. Previously, he was Dean of the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University from December 2010 to January 2017. Professor Cai's educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Wuhan University (1988) Master's degree in Economics from Peking University (1991) Doctorate in Economics from Stanford University (1997) Professor Cai's research focuses on game theory, industrial organization, corporate finance, and the Chinese economy. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in China's economic development and Hong Kong's economic challenges. He has been particularly active in analyzing Hong Kong's economic structural transformation, the impact of geopolitical shifts on its intermediary economy, and strategies for building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Hong Kong's economic challenges in the post-pandemic era, with particular attention to economic structural transformation, talent development, and the evolving role of Hong Kong within China's "dual circulation" strategy. His work consistently emphasizes the need for Hong Kong to leverage its unique advantages while addressing long-standing structural weaknesses in its economy. Professor Cai has received numerous prestigious awards: New Century Excellent Talent by the Ministry of Education (2006) National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars (2007) Changjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor by the Ministry of Education (2008) Elected Fellow of the Econometric Society (2011) As an academic leader, Professor Cai has supervised numerous doctoral students and has been instrumental in recruiting 45 international experts to the HKU School of Business and Economics since 2017. He has championed initiatives to strengthen HKU's research capabilities on Hong Kong's economy, including the development of an "Economic Policy Green Paper" specifically tailored for Hong Kong. His leadership has overseen significant growth in student enrollment and plans for a new campus on Pokfield Road. Professor Cai founded and directs the Institute of China Economy at HKU, which serves as a platform for research on China's economic development and its implications for Hong Kong and the global economy. The Institute has organized major forums, including the 2024 China and Global Economy Forum, bringing together leading economists and business leaders to analyze China's economic future.

Yushu Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Geography
• Urban Studies
• Housing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yushu Zhu is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on housing stratification , urbanization , and social equity , with a particular emphasis on immigrant communities , low-income populations , and ethnic minorities . She teaches courses on housing policy, urban transformation, and research methods. PhD in Architecture from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons) in Geography from Sun Yat-sen University, China Former roles at Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, UBC, and Brown University Research Interests include urban sociology , community housing , and public policy . Recent work analyzes housing inequality in Canada (1981–2016), state-embedded gentrification in China, and neighborhood participation dynamics. Her publications appear in top journals like Urban Studies and Environment and Behavior . Scientific Awards include multiple SSHRC grants (Partnership, Insight, Partnership Engage) and a Lincoln Institute of Land Policy fellowship. She has contributed to policy reports and participated in expert panels on urban housing, pandemic impacts, and social integration.

• Urban and Suburban History
• Political and Social History
• Civil Rights Movement
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Matthew D. Lassiter is a Professor of History at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) and a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on suburban politics, civil rights, public policy, and the War on Drugs in postwar America. He holds a PhD and MA in History from the University of Virginia. Key publications include The Silent Majority: Suburban Politics in the Sunbelt South (2006), winner of the 2007 Lillian Smith Award, and The Suburban Crisis: White America and the War on Drugs (2023). His work has been featured in Journal of Urban History and republished in The Best American History Essays 2006 . He co-edited The Myth of Southern Exceptionalism (2009) and The Moderates’ Dilemma (1998). His articles analyze suburban transformation, racial politics, and the intersection of public policy with economic inequality. Recent work explores how the War on Drugs reshaped White suburban identity. He has received national recognition for his contributions to understanding suburban conservatism and civil rights history. Education: PhD and MA in History, University of Virginia Awards: 2007 Lillian Smith Award, 2024 National Award for Book on the War on Drugs Lassiter’s research bridges political, urban, and social history, emphasizing the role of suburban communities in shaping national policies and ideologies.

Marc Collinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Electoral phenomena
• Political parties
• Policymaking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Marc Collinson is a Teaching Associate in the School of History, Law and Social Sciences at Bangor University, where he serves as Program Lead for BA Politics. An active political historian specializing in post-war Britain, his research examines electoral phenomena, political parties, and policymaking processes with particular attention to the interplay between local communities and national political forces. Dr Collinson completed his PhD on 'Commonwealth Immigration, Policymaking, and the Labour party, c. 1960-1980' at Bangor University (2013-2019) followed by a PGCertHE (2014-2018). He was appointed to his current position in 2020 after several years as a part-time Tutor in the School. His scholarly interests focus on three interconnected themes: locality and representative politics, power dynamics in institutional policymaking, and national policy responses at the local level. Much of his recent work examines electoral contests like Smethwick (1964), nuclear power development in North Wales, and local government reform following the 1972 Act. His research demonstrates how national political narratives are shaped and reshaped through local experiences and interpretations. Dr Collinson's publications span political history journals, local history transactions, and biographical dictionaries, with notable recent contributions to Journal of Liberal History, Southern History, and British Journal of Educational Studies. His work frequently bridges academic research with public engagement through media contributions and community lectures. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018-present) Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022-present) Duncan Tanner Bursary recipient (2015, 2016) History Workshop Research Support Grant (2016) IHR Friends Bursary (2016) Midland History Travel Bursary (2019) As an educator, Dr Collinson teaches modules including 'Britain: Blitz to Brexit,' 'Twentieth Century Dictatorships,' and 'Europe, 1945-1992.' His pedagogical research focuses on enhancing employability through history education, with publications in Innovative Practice in Higher Education (2021) and Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability (2024). He has supervised undergraduate research projects through the university's internship program and serves on editorial boards including Transactions of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. Dr Collinson actively collaborates with researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, and local heritage organizations in North Wales. His current projects include completing a monograph on Smethwick under contract with Routledge, researching nuclear policy impacts in North Wales with Dr Mari Wiliam, and examining Manchester politics following the 1972 Local Government Act with Dr Bertie Dockerill and Prof. Peter Shapely.