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Michael Hooper is an Associate Professor specializing in Urban Planning and Policy. With degrees from McGill, MIT, and Stanford, he brings a wealth of experience in teaching and research. Hooper's professional background includes significant roles in prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the United Nations, where he focused on project execution in New York and Kenya. His areas of research cover urban spatial transformation with a keen interest in themes of displacement, disaster response, and urban densification. Through his academic career, he has emphasized public participation and governance. Hooper's geographic interests range from Taiwan to Tanzania, showcasing his commitment to comparative, empirical research within rapidly evolving urban contexts in the Global South and North. His previous projects included forced displacement studies in East Africa and urban reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Through his teaching, he aims to introduce students to diverse planning paradigms and the essential ethical questions facing today’s urban planners. He engages students in practical discussions and case studies to cultivate a robust understanding of policy and planning challenges.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.