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Yawei Zhao is a Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on digital technologies, infrastructures, and urban contexts, with particular interest in data centers and PropTech. Zhao explores the intersections of lifestyle migration and urbanization in small cities. His work has been supported by funding from the British Academy, IJURR Foundation, and Mitacs Canada, with publications in journals such as Area, Cities, and Geoforum. Prior to joining the University of Manchester, Zhao worked as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary and received his Ph.D. in Geography. He also holds degrees from McGill University, City University of Hong Kong, and the National University of Singapore. Zhao teaches courses including GEOG26011 Social Cultural Geography, GEOG32062 Digital Technologies City, and URBN70022 Researching City. Currently supervising several PhD students on topics related to internal migration and urban governance in China, he engages actively with research initiatives that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting his commitment to addressing global challenges through his academic work.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Lecturer in Human Geography specializing in digital technologies and urban studies.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.