I am a Tutor in Social and Urban Policy based in Urban Studies. I have a National Diploma and Bachelor of Technology in Town and Regional Planning from the University of Johannesburg and a MA in International Planning and Sustainable Development from the University of Westminster. I completed my PhD in Urban Studies which focused on the present socio-spatial transformations in South African cities and how public space users perceive these transformations considering the apartheid legacy.

Prior to undertaking my PhD in the UK, I lived in Johannesburg, South Africa where I was employed as a professional planner at a private consultancy for over 5 years. I specialised in spatial planning frameworks, urban design, project management and tender preparation. I am registered as a Professional Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN).

• Urban transformation in developing countries
• African cities
• Sustainable urban development
• Planning theory and cities
• Space, place and the user experience

I am interested in supervising PhD projects in related to my research interests, in particular:

• Urban, social and spatial transformation
• Planning in developing countries particularly in the African context
• Sustainable urban development
• Urban planning in cities

Course Convenor

• Contemporary Planning Systems (co-course convenor with Dr Amin Kamete) (Urban5081 2021/22)

Postgraduate Teaching Contributions

• Governance and Markets (URBAN5085)
• Understanding Public Policy (URBAN5093)
• Contemporary Planning Systems (URBAN5081)
• Sustainable Urban Futures (URBAN5093)
• US Research Design, Methods and Ethics (URBAN5119)
• Spatial Planning Strategies (URBAN5046)
• Researching Public Policy (URBAN5135)

Dissertation Supervision

• REPR Programme (URBAN5054P)
• Public Policy Programme (URBAN5080P)

I was awarded first place for the South African Cities Network Young Planners and Designers Competition 2020: Planning for the Future of our Cities.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

• Professional Planner of South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society