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Lauren Yapp is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Urban Studies at Brown University, where she teaches courses focused on urbanism, memory, and the dynamics of postcolonial cities in the Global South. Her research combines anthropology and archaeology, examining how communities remember and contest their pasts, particularly in the context of urban development in Indonesia. Through extensive fieldwork in cities like Jakarta and Semarang, Yapp investigates the intersection of heritage preservation and urban development, critically analyzing the impacts of colonial histories on contemporary urban spaces. Yapp's work addresses pressing questions about how architectural remnants and urban artifacts shape civic engagement and collective memory. As part of her scholarly contributions, she actively publishes on a variety of topics within cultural heritage, civic activism, and memory politics. Yapp’s current manuscript, 'Colonial Pasts, Future Cities: Urban Heritage Advocacy Post-Authoritarian Indonesia,' highlights the ongoing struggles and mobilizations around urban heritage in Indonesia. She also engages students through hands-on research projects that explore the socio-political dimensions of heritage in urban contexts, fostering a deep understanding of the intertwined narratives in postcolonial Southeast Asia.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Teaches courses on urban studies, memory, and cultural heritage while advising students on related projects and research.
Department: Department of Economics