Professor Dr. Mark Hammond

Biography

Mark Hammond is a Senior Lecturer and the Interim School Research Lead at the Manchester School of Architecture. His research investigates the intersections of architecture and urban ageing, with a specific focus on housing inequality and spatial justice. He employs participatory, design-led methodologies, collaborating with local government, housing associations, and charities/NGOs. As a principal investigator and co-investigator, he manages projects with a total value of £508,099. He has published three journal articles, seven book chapters, and ten scholarly research reports. Between 2018 and 2025, Mark served as the Early Career Research Representative at MSA and is currently a 2023 MMU Future Research Leaders Fellow. His ongoing project includes developing housing options for Thalidomide survivors, funded by the Thalidomide Trust. His recent projects include a three-year design-research programme focusing on age-friendly social housing, and studies analyzing the experiences of older residents in urban regeneration areas. He has significant experience in local government policy research and was previously seconded to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, developing strategies for urban ageing. Mark holds a Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy and is the Year 2 lead for the Master of Architecture programme.

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