Professor Dr. Angela Connelly

Biography

Angela Connelly is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture, where she specializes in climate change adaptation and resilience. She holds a PhD in Planning and Landscape from the University of Manchester (2011) and has extensive experience in applied research related to climate change, having previously worked at the Manchester Urban Institute and the Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy. Her academic career includes positions as a Research Associate at the University of Manchester and a Senior Research Associate at Lancaster University. Angela actively engages in interdisciplinary research, focusing on the interactions between socio-economic, governance, ecological, and technological processes that influence urban environments. She has collaborated with various stakeholders, including local governments and NGOs, to bridge the gap between academic research and policy-making, particularly in flood resilience and climate change adaptation. Angela teaches various courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing the importance of addressing the climate emergency in architecture and urban planning.

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