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Romola Sanyal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has a foundational background with a PhD in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, an MSc in Geography from LSE, and a BA in City Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research explores the intersection of forced migration and urbanization, emphasizing how refugees and forced migrants can become 'city makers' in the urban spaces they inhabit. Her work specifically addresses the dynamics of refugee camps in Lebanon and India, examining the political dimensions of building and formalization that challenge conventional humanitarian efforts. Additionally, she investigates the geopolitics of humanitarian knowledge production, particularly concerning urban refugees. Sanyal has contributed to numerous academic journals and co-edited several significant publications. Moreover, she is actively involved in research related to the sharing economy, focusing on the implications of platforms like Airbnb on urban governance.
London School of Economics and Political Science • London, England
Teaching and conducting research in Urban Geography.
Newcastle University •
Lectureship in Planning.
University College London •
Lectureship in Development Planning.
Rice University •
Inaugural fellow at the Chao Centre for Asian Studies.
Open University •
Conducting research in urban studies.
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