Dr. Martin Murray

Professor

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Biography

Martin Murray is a tenured full professor at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, specializing in urban planning and sociology. His current research spans urban studies and planning, development, historical sociology, and African studies, highlighting his engagement with a variety of geographical regions and historical contexts. Professor Murray has authored a significant work on French colonialism in Southeast Asia and maintains a strong interest in the political economy of South Africa. His latest book, 'Taming Disorderly City', critically examines urban planning in Johannesburg during the post-apartheid era, reflecting his expertise and insights into the complex spatial dynamics of urban management in African cities.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science