جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Political Geography
• Demography
• Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wojciech Józef Janicki is a Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland, where he serves as Director of the Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Economy and Head of the Department of Socio-Economic Geography within the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management. His research focuses on political geography, demography and development, with particular emphasis on migration policy, demographic policy, national and ethnic minorities, international conflicts, global problems, and regional development. His work bridges theoretical geography with practical policy implications, especially regarding migration and demographic challenges in Eastern Europe and at the EU's external borders. He has developed an interdisciplinary approach that increasingly integrates psychological perspectives on societal fears with traditional geographical analysis. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on migration policy, demographic challenges, and regional development, with an increasing attention to psychological aspects of societal fears. His 2024 edited volume "Fear/Less" represents a significant interdisciplinary contribution examining societal fears from multiple perspectives, reflecting his expanding research horizon beyond traditional geography. Dr. Janicki is actively engaged in public policy discourse as evidenced by his membership in several important bodies: Member of the Government Population Council since 2024 Member of the Committee on Demographic Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences since 2019 Member of the Scientific Council of the Polish Geopolitical Society since 2024 Member of the Editorial Board of Global Population Perspectives since 2025 His academic contributions extend to public engagement through numerous podcasts and lectures where he discusses migration, demography, and societal fears. His ORCID profile shows an h-index of 9 (Google Scholar), 4 (Scopus), and 3 (Web of Science), with a total of 44 publications and a ministerial score of 1,110. He maintains an active consultation schedule for students during the 2024/2025 academic year.

• Territorial Planning
• Environmental Analysis
• High-Speed Rail Impact
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jaume Feliu Torrent serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Girona, Spain, affiliated with the Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Research Group in Territorial and Environmental Analysis and Planning. His academic work centers on human geography with emphasis on contemporary spatial dynamics and infrastructure impacts. His research focuses on territorial planning, environmental analysis, high-speed rail systems, regional polycentrism, and transborder cooperation. Key investigations examine how high-speed train projects reshape medium-sized European cities through stakeholder engagement, local development trajectories, and territorial restructuring, with Catalonia as a primary case study region. He also pioneered innovative geographic information tools like the Catalan County Atlases for spatial education and planning. Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement across transportation geography, urban studies, and regional development. His work demonstrates how high-speed rail catalyzes metropolitanization while generating complex socio-spatial conflicts, particularly regarding landscape transformation and health impacts. Cross-border governance in Eurodistricts and theoretical frameworks for local development constitute recurring themes throughout his scholarship. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided materials. No specific student advising relationships or research grants were documented in the source text, though his professorial role implies teaching responsibilities and project participation. He actively contributes to the Research Group in Territorial and Environmental Analysis and Planning, which conducts applied studies on spatial planning methodologies and environmental management frameworks relevant to Mediterranean regions.

Helmia Adita Fitraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Migration
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Regional Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helmia Adita Fitra serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Sumatra Institute of Technology (ITERA), Indonesia, and concurrently pursues doctoral studies at Humboldt University Berlin's Geography Department. With academic roots at Diponegoro University, she has been integral to ITERA since 2016, progressing from junior lecturer to her current faculty position while maintaining active research and administrative engagement. Her educational foundation: Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University Fitra's research centers on migration dynamics and regional development, with deep expertise in socio-spatial segregation, community resilience, and participatory planning. Her work bridges theoretical urban studies with practical Indonesian contexts, particularly examining how communities navigate energy crises, industrial transformations, and pandemic-induced migration. She employs geospatial methodologies to analyze urban morphology and social behavior patterns in rapidly developing Southeast Asian cities. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on Lampung Province case studies, integrating geographic information systems with socio-economic analysis. Key thematic threads include urban spatial restructuring, MSME adaptation to Industry 4.0, community energy resilience, and residential segregation drivers. Notable honors include: DAAD-GCSMUS doctoral scholarship (2021) DAAD-GCSMUS pre-doctoral scholarship (2020) Two competitive research grants from ITERA (2017, 2018) Cultural exchange scholarship at Catholic Kwandong University (2014) As a journal reviewer and research group member at ITERA, she contributes to academic discourse while advancing her doctoral thesis on pandemic-era return migration in Lampung. Her professional networks span the Global Center of Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability, Indonesian Planner Association, and Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network, reflecting her commitment to sustainable urban futures. Fitra maintains active collaboration through ITERA's Research Group of Innovation, Planning and Governance of Regional Development, where she investigates governance frameworks for resilient regional planning in Indonesia's evolving urban landscapes.

Shitong Qiaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Property Law
• Urban Law
• Comparative Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shitong Qiao is the Ken Young-Gak Yun and Jinah Park Yun Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University's School of Law, where he has held the rank of Professor since 2021. Previously, he served as a tenured professor at the University of Hong Kong (2014–2021) and held visiting roles at NYU and Princeton. His expertise lies in property and urban law, focusing on comparative legal frameworks and China's socio-legal dynamics. He earned his S.J.D. from Yale University, following degrees from Wuhan and Peking Universities. Education: LL.B., Wuhan University MPhil, Peking University LL.M. & S.J.D., Yale University Research Interests: Professor Qiao explores the co-evolution of law and social norms in authoritarian contexts, particularly China's property regimes, urban governance, and the interplay between legal institutions and grassroots democracy. His work bridges law, political science, and economics, addressing topics like eminent domain, land reform, and authoritarian legal frameworks. Publications: His research spans over 30 peer-reviewed articles and monographs, including Chinese Small Property (Cambridge, 2017) and The Authoritarian Commons (Cambridge, 2022). His recent work analyzes political trust in urban communities and legal responses to crises like the Evergrande collapse and China's pandemic measures. Awards: Masahiko Aoki Award for Economic Paper (Tsinghua University) Research Output Prize (University of Hong Kong) Judge Ralph K. Winter Prize (Yale Law School) 2025 Duke Distinguished Professor Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses on property law, comparative law, and Chinese legal governance at Duke. Advises students on research linking law to socio-economic systems in authoritarian settings. Engaged in externship programs bridging academic and professional legal practice. Media & Impact: Regularly cited in Chinese and international media for analyses on urban policy, legal reforms, and grassroots democracy. Served as an expert on Chinese property law in legal proceedings across China, the U.S., and Canada.

Will Eadsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban and Regional Sustainability Transitions
• Zero Carbon Transitions
• Economic Geographies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Will Eadson is a Professor of Urban and Regional Studies at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR), Sheffield Hallam University. His research focuses on governance of urban sustainability transitions and zero carbon transitions' economic impacts. He leads major projects like the South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre and GOZERO, exploring SME engagement in net zero goals. External roles include Director of the Cities, Environment and Liveability Pathway in the ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership, Regional Studies Association Yorkshire Chair, and editor of Geography Compass . He coordinates academic development at CRESR and advises the SHU Net Zero Steering Group. His research emphasizes spatial equity in energy transitions, policy responses to industrial decarbonisation, and SME support mechanisms. Key projects analyze hydrogen economies, fossil-free industrial towns, and just transition frameworks. He collaborates with governments, charities, and local authorities on applied sustainability solutions. Recent publications address urban just transitions, green regional pathways, and SME climate governance. He supervises PhD students in low carbon geographies, sustainability transitions, and inclusive policy design. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, focusing on equitable low-carbon futures. Professional contributions include evaluations of energy initiatives, green infrastructure strategies, and community engagement programs. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his extensive project leadership reflects significant scholarly impact.

Meri Junttiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Governance
• Urban Ecosystem Services
• Sustainable Rural Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Meri Juntti is Associate Professor of Environmental Governance at Middlesex University's Department of Law and Social Sciences, where she co-leads the Sustainable Development Research Cluster. Her work bridges sustainable rural development and urban environmental justice, examining how environmental values are represented in policy and planning. Her rural research investigates agri-environmental policy implementation, desertification discourses, payments for ecosystem services, and impacts of land investment on rural communities. Urban studies focus on equitable access to nature's wellbeing benefits, developing frameworks to integrate 'experienced environmental quality' into planning for marginalized neighborhoods. Recent publications (2023-2025) analyze factors enabling urban nature's social impacts, blue carbon governance challenges, and rural land-economy interactions. She advances methodological innovation through mixed-method approaches that combine institutional analysis with community experiences. As Director of the MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development, she teaches environmental law and governance while supervising doctoral research on flood risk justice and Indigenous climate adaptation. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the London Development Trust and holds an honorary position at UCL's Bartlett School of Planning.

Shults Svitlana Leonidivnaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regional Economic Systems
• Regional Policy Development
• Spatial Economics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shults Svitlana Leonidivna is a Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor who currently serves as Head of the Department of Regional Economic Policy at the Institute of Regional Studies named after M. I. Dolishnyi NAS of Ukraine. Born in Potsdam, Germany on May 1, 1965, she has built an extensive career in regional economics and policy spanning over 25 years. Dr. Shults received her education at Ivan Franko State University of Lviv (1988, Faculty of Geography), completed postgraduate studies at the Institute of Regional Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (1997), and earned her doctorate from the same institution (2006). She progressed through academic ranks from junior researcher (1997) to department head (2013), and was awarded the title of Professor in 2015. Her research focuses on methodological foundations of regional economic systems, development of regional markets, theoretical and applied aspects of regional economic policy, mechanisms for regional development management, and analysis of regional economic potential. Her work has been particularly relevant in the context of Ukraine's European integration, decentralization reforms, and regional development strategies during wartime. Dr. Shults has published over 300 scientific works, including 20 monographs and 3 educational-methodological books, with 17 international publications. Her recent research examines Ukraine's regional development challenges during wartime, smart specialization of regions, and the implementation of decentralization reforms. Award of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine for professional achievements (2014) Scholarship of the Lviv Regional State Administration for talented young scientists Gratitude 'For many years of conscientious work' (2014) Certificates from the Lviv Regional Council (2002, 2005, 2008, 2015) As an academic leader, Dr. Shults also serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the collection 'Socio-Economic Problems of the Modern Period of Ukraine' and has held professorial positions at the Lviv Institute of Banking University, contributing significantly to both research and education in regional economics.

Simon Marvinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Studies
• Geography
• Socio-technical Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Marvin is a distinguished academic in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield, where he holds the position of Professor of Geography. With an internationally recognized publication profile, Professor Marvin has established himself as a leading expert in the field of urban studies, particularly in understanding the complex relationships between socio-technical networks and urban and regional restructuring. Professor Marvin completed his MA in Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield during the mid-1980s, and later pursued PhD studies at the Open University, where he conducted research on Sheffield's combined heat and power district heating program. His academic journey has included significant roles at Newcastle University, Salford University, and Durham University, where he served as Chair in the Department of Geography. Professor Marvin's research is characterized by innovative, interdisciplinary approaches that have opened up new agendas in urban studies and infrastructural research. His work spans telecommunications, infrastructure and mobility, sustainability, systemic transitions, climate change, ecological security, and most recently, the intersection of artificial intelligence and urban development. He has been instrumental in advancing the field through his critical examination of smart cities and the emerging paradigm of urban AI, exploring how technological systems reshape urban environments while addressing pressing ecological challenges. His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from early work on urban infrastructure and socio-technical networks toward contemporary research on urban AI, robotics, and climate-controlled urban environments. The publications reveal a consistent focus on how technological systems reshape urban environments while addressing ecological security challenges, with recent work particularly examining the implications of automation and artificial intelligence for urban governance and spatial organization. Currently, Professor Marvin serves as either Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on five Research Councils UK (RCUK) funded grants, including two major projects, one impact grant, and two international networks. These projects employ five researchers and also include research work for the Swedish Mistra Urban Futures Foundation. His expertise is sought after by policy users across central government and urban and regional agencies in the UK, Europe, and internationally. Professor Marvin currently serves as an urban expert on the JPI Urban Europe Scientific Advisory Board. Professor Marvin's work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, making his contributions relevant to both scholarly debates and real-world urban challenges. His ongoing research trajectory suggests continued engagement with the most pressing urban issues of our time, particularly the intersection of technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and urban governance in an era of climate emergency.

Tommi Inkinenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Geography
• Maritime Transport
• Urban Innovation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tommi Inkinen is Professor of Economic Geography and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Turku. His research examines innovation geography, maritime transport systems, and technology-driven urban development. Professor Inkinen investigates regional innovation systems, smart city technologies, maritime logistics, and spatial development patterns. His recent work analyzes socio-economic impacts of policy interventions, inclusive urban technology adoption, and sustainable transport solutions. Current projects focus on rural vitality assessment frameworks and maritime governance models. His extensive publication record includes studies on technology integration in urban environments, regional development disparities, and sustainability transitions in transport systems. Dr. Inkinen serves as Associate Editor for Sustainable Cities and Society and participates in international geographical research initiatives.

• Urban Geography
• Spatial Planning
• Metropolitan Governance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rafał Gajewski serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Spatial Studies within the Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Social Sciences. His academic work centers on metropolitan governance, spatial planning, and socio-economic transformation in Polish urban contexts, with particular focus on the Tri-City metropolitan area (Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot). His research interests span urban geography, metropolitan governance structures, climate change adaptation strategies, and the legal frameworks for metropolitan cooperation. He has conducted extensive case studies on institutional forms of inter-municipal collaboration, metropolitan area delimitation, and resilience planning in Polish cities undergoing post-socialist transformation. His work bridges theoretical approaches like strategic-relational geography with practical policy analysis. Analysis of his publication record (2016-2024) reveals consistent thematic focus on metropolitan governance mechanisms in Central Europe. Key contributions include examinations of metropolitan union formation, boundary delimitation policies, and adaptation strategies for climate resilience. His research demonstrates strong regional specialization in Polish metropolitan development while incorporating comparative perspectives, notably through analysis of Canadian metropolitan governance models. The work consistently addresses the tension between theoretical spatial concepts and practical administrative implementation in post-socialist contexts.

Giovanni FAVEROمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• Business History
• Urban History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giovanni FAVERO is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Venice School of Management and the Department of Management. His academic roles include membership in the Ca' Foscari ERC Board, the Scientific Council of the Ca' Foscari Research Hub for Global Challenges, and Rector's Delegate for Economic-Managerial Research. His research focuses on Economic History, Urban History, Business History, and Statistical Methodology, with particular emphasis on topics like transport networks, corporate governance, and historical accounting practices. Key research areas include the history of economic quantification, industrial development in Venice and its regions, and the intersection of statistical methods with historical inquiry. His work spans studies on the Venetian economy, global challenges in urban logistics, and the socio-economic impacts of historical events such as World War I. Recent publications analyze the political aspects of cost-of-living indices, the evolution of transport networks, and accounting fraud in pre-modern contexts. He contributes to interdisciplinary research through affiliations with the Research Institute for Social Innovation and Innovation Management Communications.

• Urban Studies
• Environmental Policy
• Geography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Richard Grant is a Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami , specializing in urban studies, environmental policy, and cultural geography. His research focuses on the intersection of urban development, informality, and climate resilience across Africa, the Caribbean, and North America. Current affiliation: University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences Email: rgrant@miami.edu Contact: (305) 284-6689 | ORCiD His work explores: Sociotechnical transitions in Ghana’s e-waste sector Urban layout impacts on crime patterns in Coral Gables Commodification of Wynwood’s art district in Miami Comparative analysis of Airbnb’s urban impact in Cape Town and Florida Port network resilience for Caribbean trade Pro-poor climate adaptation strategies in Kumasi Recent publications emphasize circular economy implementation , urban informality , and micro-spatial crime patterns . His research often combines geospatial analysis, stakeholder interviews, and policy critique to address sustainable urban development challenges.

Piper R. Gaubatzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Geography
• Urban Change
• Urban Development
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Piper R. Gaubatz is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is also a Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning. Her research focuses on urban geography, with an emphasis on urban transformation, environmental planning, and public space in China, Japan, and the United States. Position: Professor and Department Head Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst Department: Department of Geosciences Affiliation: Faculty Affiliate, Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Dr. Gaubatz holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (1989), an MA in Geography, and an AB in Sociology from Princeton University. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in over 18 cities across China, Japan, and the U.S., and her interdisciplinary research integrates geography, urban planning, sociology, and environmental studies. Her research interests include urban form, urban change, urban ecology, social justice, and regional inequality. She critically examines how power, policy, and culture shape urban spaces, particularly in the context of globalization and post-socialist transformation. Her work often compares urban development patterns between core and peripheral regions in China. The recent publications of Dr. Gaubatz reveal a strong focus on the transformation of public space in Chinese cities, particularly large squares modeled after Tiananmen Square. Her research also explores environmental sustainability, urban-rural interactions, and socio-spatial segregation, especially in rapidly urbanizing third-tier cities. Themes such as commercialization, globalization, and the redefinition of socialist urban legacies are central to her scholarly output. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fulbright Scholar Henry Luce Foundation Fellowship National Academy of Sciences Committee on Scholarly Communication with China National Geographic Society Grant Luce Foundation Grant Association of American Geographers Grant UMass Interdisciplinary Studies Institute Grant Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grant Chinese Academy of Sciences Collaboration Dr. Gaubatz has advised several graduate students, including PhD candidate Sainan Lin. She has received grant funding from numerous prestigious institutions to support her field research. She teaches a wide range of courses including Urban Geography, Urban Environmental History, and field methods, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning. She has also contributed to academic service through editorial roles in journals such as Cities , Urban Morphology , and The Geographical Review . Her research is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations with geographers, planners, architects, and historians. She leads ongoing projects on public space in Chinese cities, environmental history in Inner Mongolia, and regional inequality in urban development. Her long-term goal is to develop accessible theoretical and methodological frameworks for understanding urban transformation in both academic and professional contexts.

Song Shiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing markets
• Price forecasting
• Environmental risk analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Song Shi is an Associate Professor of Property Economics at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Built Environment, where he serves as a leading researcher and educator in housing markets, price forecasting, and sustainable urban development. His interdisciplinary research bridges academic theory with practical industry applications, focusing on the intersection of real estate economics, environmental risk, and social sustainability. With over 120 research contributions, including numerous publications in A* and A-ranked journals, he has established himself as a prominent voice in property economics in Australia. Dr. Shi earned his PhD from Massey University in 2009, following his Master of Business Studies (2006) and Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (2004), also from Massey University. His earlier academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Engineering from Southeast University in Nanjing, China (1991). Dr. Shi's research interests span housing market analysis, environmental risk assessment, sustainable urban development, and Chinese investment patterns in Australian real estate. He has pioneered work on flood risk perception in property valuation, demonstrating cognitive limits in how buyers assess low-probability, high-severity flood events. His research on Chinese investment in Sydney housing markets challenged common perceptions about foreign capital's impact on affordability. Currently, he is developing AI-driven housing market forecasting tools to provide real-time insights for investors, homeowners, and policymakers across Australian capital cities. His publication portfolio reveals a clear evolution from traditional property economics toward interdisciplinary research connecting environmental risk, social sustainability, and technological innovation in housing markets. Recent work increasingly focuses on climate change adaptation, flood risk assessment, and the social dimensions of urban development, reflecting both personal research interests and broader academic priorities in sustainable cities. DAB Faculty Award for Highest Impact Research Project or Achievement (2023) UTS Australia-China Relations Institute Research Grants (2020, 2022) UrbanGrowth NSW University Roundtable Research Grant ($127,954) (2019) Third Class Award (2025) Dr. Shi actively supervises Masters and PhD students, with a focus on housing market analysis, forecasting, sustainable urban development, and climate change impacts. His supervision excellence is evidenced by his PhD student Chunyan Yang winning the UTS Chancellor's List in 2023. He has secured significant research funding, including the UrbanGrowth NSW grant for predictive housing price modeling (2018-2020). As a passionate educator, he teaches in the Bachelor of Property Economics program and coordinates postgraduate subjects in the Master of Real Estate Investment program, emphasizing critical thinking and analytical skills for real-world property investment challenges. Dr. Shi maintains strong industry connections through regular media commentary on SBS Mandarin Radio and contributions to The Conversation, where his articles on flood risk and Chinese investment in housing have garnered tens of thousands of reads. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, particularly regarding housing affordability, environmental risk management, and sustainable urban development.

David Hearneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Industrial Economics
• Business Economics
• Subnational Economic Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Hearne is a Lecturer in Industrial Economics or Business Economics in the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, where he joined in 2021. He is a member of the Business and Labour Economics (BLE) group, contributing to research on regional economic development and policy. Education: MSc Economics (2015) MA Middle Eastern History (2012) BA Economics (2008) BSc Business Management David Hearne's research centers on subnational economic development, with a strong focus on the regional implications of Brexit, regional price disparities, real incomes, and post-Brexit trade strategies. His work combines empirical spatial analysis with socio-economic and political inquiry, particularly in the UK context. He has published extensively on Brexit’s impact on regional voting patterns, economic resilience, and policy responses in the Midlands and beyond. His research often explores the intersection of industrial policy, political economy, and regional disparities. His recent publications reflect a consistent trend in regional economics, political behavior, and post-Brexit policy design. Themes include just transitions in the automotive sector, the role of the Commonwealth in trade, and urban regeneration through major events. His collaborative work with scholars like Anita de Ruyter underscores a multidisciplinary approach to economic policy analysis. Scientific Awards: No awards listed. David has not publicly advised any students. He previously worked at the Centre for Brexit Studies at Birmingham City University, where he engaged in research and media outreach. He has no listed grants, but his publications suggest active involvement in policy-relevant research. His work contributes significantly to understanding regional economic dynamics in the wake of major political and economic shifts like Brexit and the pandemic. Laboratories, Research Groups, and Teams: Business and Labour Economics (BLE) group, Department of Management, University of Birmingham.