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Abidin Kusno is a Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, where he has been active since 2015. He holds a PhD and MA in Art History from Binghamton University and a BA in Architecture from Petra University. His academic work spans various fields, including urban studies, cultural studies, history, and architecture, with a particular focus on Indonesia and its capital, Jakarta. His research explores the ways architecture and urban spaces are intertwined with politics and cultural consciousness, especially considering the built environment in the context of environmental degradation and planning challenges. Kusno's work contributes to critical geography and anthropology, examining the socio-political dynamics in urban settings. He has published extensively on these themes, including notable titles such as 'Jakarta: City of a Thousand Dimensions' and 'Postcolonial: Architecture, Urban Space and Political Cultures in Indonesia.' In addition to his research, he teaches courses on urban planning, geographies of development, and critical perspectives on Asian studies, emphasizing the intersection of local and global power dynamics in urbanization.
York University • Toronto
Serves as a faculty member in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, focusing on research and teaching related to urban studies and architecture.
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