Dr. Jason Dittmer

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Biography

Jason Dittmer is a Professor of Political Geography at University College London. He has been in this position since 2016 and has also served as the Head of the Department of Geography from 2020 to 2025. Dittmer previously held the academic roles of Reader and Lecturer in Human Geography at University College London, and Assistant Professor in Geography at Georgia Southern University. His educational background includes a PhD in Geography from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Studies from Jacksonville University. His research interests encompass various aspects of political geography, including sustainable cities and communities, contributing to the field through his extensive teaching and involvement in academic leadership.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — 2100-01-01

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Professor of Political Geography in the Department of Geography.

Head of Department

2020-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Head of the Department of Geography.

Reader

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Reader in Human Geography.

Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Lecturer in Human Geography.

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Georgia Southern University • Statesboro, Georgia, United States

Assistant Professor in Geography.