Dr. Sean Fox

Professor

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Biography

Professor Sean Fox focuses on global urbanization, urban governance, and sustainable city futures. He completed his bachelor's degrees in Economics and Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and obtained his MSc and PhD from the London School of Economics in the Department of International Development. His work involves the application of theoretical insights and methodological tools from various fields such as demography, economics, geography, political science, and sociology to analyze urban growth and its implications on political landscapes in African cities. He has received funding through research fellowships and projects that critically examine the intersection of urbanization and sustainability. In particular, he explores the evolving nature of urban living and seeks to create innovative tools to assist in urban planning and development. His research aims at understanding socio-political transformations in cities, thereby contributing to debates about sustainability policies and urban resilience.

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Experience

Professor

2017-09-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Leads research in geography and global development, focusing on urbanization and sustainable city planning.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.