Dr. Kenneth Gibb

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kenneth Gibb is a prominent figure in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow, where he specializes in Housing Economics within the Division of Urban Studies and Social Policy. He directs the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence and has an extensive background in academia and research, having joined the university as a full-time staff member in 1989. His career progressed through various roles, including ESRC research fellow, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, and ultimately, Professor of Housing Economics in 2006. Gibb has been significantly involved in research addressing economic and financial policy dimensions of housing, collaborating with government departments, international organizations, and various philanthropic foundations. His recent projects have explored topics such as net-zero housing retrofitting, homelessness, and housing affordability. He has served as managing editor of the Urban Studies journal for over a decade and held leadership roles in significant research committees. Gibb's contributions span many facets of housing policy and economics, including a commitment to evidence-based policymaking and advisory roles for the Scottish Parliament and related bodies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Housing Economics

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Leading research and teaching in the field of Housing Economics, and involved in numerous projects related to housing policy and economics.

Director

2017-01-01 — Present

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence • Glasgow, Scotland

Directing initiatives related to housing evidence and policy, focusing on providing research-based insights for housing challenges.

Awards

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Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

2010-01-01