Dr. Damian Collins

Biography

Damian Collins is a professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. His research primarily focuses on housing, homelessness, and social geography, contributing significantly to addressing the housing affordability crisis in Canada. He works on understanding the causes and solutions for homelessness and aims to advance the human right to adequate housing. Collins prepares students for roles in housing policy, programs, and advocacy through teaching and supervision. His interest extends to urban public spaces, transportation, and public health. Collins has been actively involved with various research partnerships, including the Community Housing Canada Research Partnership, emphasizing community housing sustainability. He supervises a diverse team of researchers and students in practical studies of human geography and planning. His editorial roles include serving as Co-Editor for Housing Studies and as a member of international editorial boards. He has contributed to numerous scholarly publications, addressing issues like housing vulnerability, emergency responses to homelessness, and the relationship between urban geography and social change.

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