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Phil Hubbard is a Professor of Urban Studies at King's College London. He obtained his BA in Geography in 1990 and his PhD in 1994 from the University of Birmingham. He has worked in several universities, including the University of Gloucestershire, Coventry University, and Loughborough University. His research spans urban geography, legal geography, and psychogeography, focusing on urban land use, conflict, and the impacts of financialization on cities. Phil's engagement in social and cultural geography is underscored by his role as editor for relevant academic journals and as head of a research group. He is known for his critical engagement with themes like regeneration and housing within socio-legal contexts. His recent publications examine topics such as the implications of micro-apartments, urban futures amidst crises, and gentrification dynamics, contributing to ongoing debates in urban studies and geography. Phil seeks to supervise PhD students interested in diverse urban topics, employing qualitative and quantitative methods in their research endeavors.
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