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Santiago Leyva Del Rio is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Manchester, specializing in critical analyses of social consequences arising from mutually reinforcing crises, including housing affordability, social reproduction, and urban environments. His research interests intersect with grassroots forms of resistance against these crises, focusing on prefigurative initiatives that aim for de-commodification and collectivisation of housing. Leyva Del Rio's expertise is related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, through which he seeks to contribute toward eradicating poverty and ensuring prosperity for all. Holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Geography from Birkbeck, University of London, his scholarly focus includes sustainable housing, urban commons, social movements, and the financialization of everyday life. He has been involved in various projects addressing socio-political ruptures in family, employment, and housing biographies across Europe, along with numerous collaborations aimed at exploring shared challenges within these research areas.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Engaged in research analyzing the social implications of crises related to housing affordability and social reproduction.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.