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Jane M. Jacobs awarded PhD in human geography from University College London in 1991, with a specialization in cultural urban geography. Her academic career has contributed significant scholarship in colonial and postcolonial geographies, architecture and society, high-rise urbanism, and the politics of urban heritage. Dr. Jacobs has published extensively, including peer-reviewed papers, edited collections, and both single-authored and co-authored books. Notable publications include 'Edge Empire: Postcolonialism City' (1996, Routledge), 'Cities Difference' (1998, University of Minnesota Press), 'Uncanny Australia' (1998, University of Melbourne Press), and 'Buildings Die: Perverse View Architecture' (2014, MIT Press). She has participated in significant digital humanities projects such as 'Digital Historical Maps of Southeast Asia' and the multi-disciplinary initiative 'Foundations for Home-Based Work in Singapore'. Dr. Jacobs has held senior administrative roles and has extensive international teaching experience at the University of Melbourne, University of Edinburgh, and Yale-NUS College in Singapore. She is also a keen advocate for peer mentoring within academic contexts and emphasizes the importance of professional development through feedback from colleagues.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Overseeing research and academic affairs, providing leadership and guidance in urban design and education.
Yale-NUS College • Singapore
Conducting research and teaching courses related to urban studies, while engaging in interdisciplinary projects.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Teaching and conducting research on postcolonial studies and urban geography.
University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia
Involved in various aspects of academia including teaching and administration.
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