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Tathagato Chakraborty is a Sessional Lecturer in Urban Studies at the University of Toronto. He serves as a Senior Economist with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in Ontario, where he provides expert analysis on housing affordability, urban development, and municipal growth strategies. His role involves evaluating housing trends, developing evidence-based policies, and supporting initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable and equitable communities in Ontario. Dr. Chakraborty’s academic and professional expertise addresses critical challenges in housing policy, spatial inequalities, and socio-spatial justice. His research leverages advanced methodologies, GIS, and machine learning to deliver actionable insights for urban planning and development. Over the past seven years, he has led impactful projects analyzing eviction dynamics in Toronto, designing innovative micro-transit solutions in Milwaukee, and developing interactive urban mapping tools to enhance policy decision-making. Alongside his research, Dr. Chakraborty is a passionate educator, teaching undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto and advanced data analysis methods to master’s and doctoral students in the United States, combining technical rigor with real-world applications to prepare students for the complexities of urban planning in diverse contexts.
Department of Sociology