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Hesam Kamalipour

Dr Hesam Kamalipour

Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Dylunio Trefol
Cyd-gyfarwyddwr MA Dylunio Trefol

Ysgol Daearyddiaeth a Chynllunio

Email
KamalipourH@caerdydd.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 29208 74463
Campuses
Adeilad Morgannwg, Ystafell Room 2.98, Rhodfa’r Brenin Edward VII, Caerdydd, CF10 3WA
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  • Co-Director of the MA Urban Design programme
  • Co-Founding Director of the Public Space Observatory Research Centre
  • Senior Lecturer in Urban Design, School of Geography and Planning
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Advance HE

I am the Co-Founding Director of the Public Space Observatory Research Centre and the Co-Director of the MA Urban Design programme at Cardiff University. I am also a Senior Lecturer in Urban Design at the School of Geography and Planning and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. My research and teaching activities have focused on the challenge of understanding the dynamics of informal urbanism in relation to urban design and the ways in which different forms of informality work in a global context. I have previously served as Research Fellow at Monash University, Research Assistant and Guest Lecturer in Urban Design at the University of Melbourne and Doctoral Academy Member at the Melbourne Social Equity Institute. My current research interests include informal urbanism, forms of urban informality and adaptation, typology, urban morphology and morphogenesis, tactical and temporary urbanism, public space and streetlife, place identity and urban mapping.

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My current research interest lies at the intersections of:

  • Informal Urbanism, Forms of Urban Informality and Adaptation
  • Typology, Urban Morphology and Morphogenesis
  • Public Space, Streetlife and Urban Mapping
  • Place Identity, Visibility and Image

I am interested in exploring the dynamics of informal urbanism in a global context with a particular focus on mapping the morphologies and incremental transformations of informal settlements as well as the relations between informal and formal across different scales and multiple case studies. Investigating the processes of morphogenesis in relation to the dynamics of place identity is then a key part of my research to explore the space of possibilities for harnessing the productive capacities of urban informality in the processes of upgrading and formalisation.

PROJECTS

Forms of Informality in Public Space

This project engages with the ways in which forms of informality work in relation to streetlife and gender mix in public space with a focus on the spatial and temporal appropriations of space. Drawing on multiple case studies, this project aims to provide a better understanding of how different forms of informality negotiate space and visibility within the public realm. In collaboration with: Dr Nastaran Peimani

Mapping Incremental Urbanism

This project adopts urban mapping as a key method to unravel how the processes of morphogenesis work in emerging settlements. With a few exceptions, most informal settlements can be upgraded incrementally without displacement. Engaging with such processes of upgrading relies on a sophisticated understanding of the ways in which adaptive processes work in emerging settlements. In collaboration with: Dr Aminreza Iranmanesh

Forms of Informal Settlement

This project focuses on how urban morphology, adaptive processes, and visibility work in informal settlements to inform the ways in which the built environment professions can most effectively engage with the complexity of upgrading processes. Drawing on multiple case studies from the cities of the Global South, this project aims to explore how different forms of informal settlement work. In collaboration with: Professor Kim Dovey. Related funding: RTP, IPRS and APA Scholarships

Negotiating Livelihoods and Rights in Contested Urban Space

This research project addresses the challenge of informal urbanism with a particular focus on the ways in which forms of street trading work in relation to gender, politics, and types in public space. It engages with the dynamics of street trading and explores the synergies and contradictions among multiple agents in public space. In collaboration with: Dr Nastaran Peimani and Dr Debdulal Saha. Related funding: GCRF Small Projects

Public Space Observatory Research Centre

The Public Space Observatory Research Centre has been co-founded as a knowledge exchange platform in public space research, practice and policy. The mission is to bring together local, national and international academics, practitioners and policymakers engaged with the provision, design, management and use of public space. In collaboration with: Dr Patricia Aelbrecht and Dr Nastaran Peimani

My/Your Cardiff Public Space Campaign

The My/Your Cardiff Public Space Campaign has been co-founded with the aim of raising public awareness on the social, cultural, economic and environmental values and benefits of well-designed, used and managed public spaces. In collaboration with: Dr Patricia Aelbrecht, Dr Nastaran Peimani and Dr Wesley Aelbrecht. Contribution to the project until November 2021. Related Funding: ESRC Impact Acceleration Account

Public Space Toolkit for Wales

This project aims to introduce a public space toolkit for Wales to support the work of Local Authorities. The toolkit can become a steppingstone towards innovative practices around placemaking for the public realm in Wales. In collaboration with: Dr Patricia Aelbrecht, Dr Francesca Sartorio, Dr Wesley Aelbrecht, Dr Richard Gale and Dr Nastaran Peimani. Contribution to the project until December 2021. Related Funding: Innovation Project Grant

Addysgu

Course Co-Director

  • MA Urban Design programme (Postgraduate)

The MA Urban Design programme at Cardiff University is one of the largest programs of its kind and is jointly delivered by the Welsh School of Architecture and the School of Geography and Planning.

Module Leader / Co-Leader

  • Urban Design Foundation 2021/2022 (Postgraduate)
  • Autumn Studio 2021/2022 (Postgraduate)
  • Spring Studio 2021/2022 (Postgraduate)
  • Urban Design Foundation 2020/2021 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Based Design Project 2020/2021 (Postgraduate)
  • Urban Design Foundation 2019/2020 (Postgraduate)
  • Space and Place 2019/2020 (Postgraduate)
  • Planning Theory and Practice 2019/2020 (Undergraduate)
  • Space and Place 2018/2019 (Postgraduate)
  • Planning Theory and Practice 2018/2019 (Undergraduate)

Module Contribution / Supervision

  • Urban Design Research Methods 2021/2022 (Postgraduate)
  • Urban Design Dissertation 2021/2022 (Postgraduate)
  • Autumn Studio 2020/2021 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Methods and Techniques 2020/2021 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Based Design Project 2020/2021 (Postgraduate)
  • Autumn Studio 2019/2020 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Methods and Techniques 2019/2020 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Based Design Project 2019/2020 (Postgraduate)
  • Spring Studio 2018/2019 (Postgraduate)
  • Development Management 2018/2019 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Project 2018/2019 (Undergraduate)
  • Research Dissertation 2018/2019 (Undergraduate)
  • Dissertation 2018/2019 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Methods and Techniques 2018/2019 (Postgraduate)
  • Research Based Design Project 2018/2019 (Postgraduate)

Bywgraffiad

Yn flaenorol, rwyf wedi gwasanaethu fel Cymrawd Ymchwil ym Mhrifysgol Monash, Cynorthwyydd Ymchwil a Darlithydd Gwadd mewn Dylunio Trefol ym Mhrifysgol Melbourne ac Aelod o'r Academi Ddoethurol yn Sefydliad Ecwiti Cymdeithasol Melbourne. Mae gen i gefndir mewn Pensaernïaeth ac mae gennyf PhD mewn Dylunio Trefol o Brifysgol Melbourne yn ogystal â Thystysgrif Addysgu Melbourne o Ganolfan Melbourne ar gyfer Astudio Addysg Uwch.

Profiadau Ymchwil ac Addysgu

  • Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Dylunio Trefol, Ysgol Daearyddiaeth a Chynllunio, Prifysgol Caerdydd, y DU
  • Cyfarwyddwr Cyd-sylfaenydd y Ganolfan Ymchwil Arsyllfa Mannau Cyhoeddus, Prifysgol Caerdydd, UK
  • Cyd-gyfarwyddwr y rhaglen MA Dylunio Trefol, Prifysgol Caerdydd, y DU
  • Darlithydd mewn Dylunio Trefol, Ysgol Daearyddiaeth a Chynllunio, Prifysgol Caerdydd, y DU
  • Cymrawd Ymchwil Ôl-ddoethurol, Celf Monash, Dylunio a Phensaernïaeth, Prifysgol Monash, Awstralia
  • Cynorthwy-ydd Ymchwil mewn Dylunio Trefol, Ysgol Dylunio Melbourne, Prifysgol Melbourne, Awstralia
  • Darlithydd Gwadd mewn Dylunio Trefol, Ysgol Dylunio Melbourne, Prifysgol Melbourne, Awstralia
  • Tiwtor Academaidd mewn Dylunio Trefol, Ysgol Ddylunio Melbourne, Prifysgol Melbourne, Awstralia

Datblygiad Proffesiynol ac Aelodaeth

  • Aelod o'r Grŵp Dylunio Trefol
  • Aelod o'r Academi Urbanism
  • Cymrawd yr Academi Addysg Uwch, Advance HE
  • Memebr o Gymdeithas Ymchwil y Dyniaethau Pensaernïol
  • Aelod o'r Grŵp Mannau Cyhoeddus a Diwylliannau Trefol, Cymdeithas Ysgolion Cynllunio Ewrop
  • Aelod o'r Grŵp Cynllunio a Chymhlethdod, Cymdeithas Ysgolion Cynllunio Ewrop
  • Aelod o'r Arsyllfa Ymchwil Anffurfioldeb, Prifysgol Caerdydd
  • Aelod o'r Ganolfan Ymchwil Dinasoedd, Prifysgol Caerdydd
  • Aelod o Grŵp Ymchwil SPACE yn yr Ysgol Daearyddiaeth a Chynllunio, Prifysgol Caerdydd
  • Aelod o'r Academi Ddoethurol yn Sefydliad Ecwiti Cymdeithasol Melbourne, Prifysgol Melbourne (2016)
  • Aelod o Ddirprwyaeth Prifysgol Melbourne yng Nghynhadledd Cynefin III yn Quito (2016)

Siarad Ymrwymiadau

  • Cyfarfodydd Trefol Anffurfiol/Ffurfiol (2021) Digwyddiad Blynyddol Arsyllfa Ymchwil Anffurfiol/Ffurfiol 2021: Normaleiddio Anffurfioldeb Byd-eang Prifysgol Caerdydd, Caerdydd, y DU
  • Ailfeddwl Anffurfioldeb Trefol yn y Ganolfan Byd-eang De a Thu Hwnt (2019) ar gyfer Cyfiawnder Gofodol, Istanbul, Twrci
  • Mapio Anffurfioldebau Trefol (2019) Prifysgol Dechnegol Istanbul, Istanbul, Twrci
  • Mapio Urbanities (2018) Prifysgol Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Adolygu Ymrwymiadau

  • Adolygydd cymheiriaid ar gyfer cyfnodolion rhyngwladol, gan gynnwys Astudiaethau Trefol, Habitat International, Urban Geography, Cities, Urban Design International, Sustainability, Journal of Urban Management, Heliyon, Gwyddorau Addysg, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, International Planning Studies, Urban Design and Planning, The International Journal of Housing Policy, Sustainable Cities and Society, and Urban Planning

Meysydd goruchwyliaeth

Mae fy niddordeb goruchwylio yn gorwedd ar groesffyrdd y canlynol:

  • Urbanism Anffurfiol, Mathau o Anffurfioldeb Trefol ac Addasiad
  • Teipoleg, Morffoleg Drefol a Morffogenesis
  • Mannau Cyhoeddus, Bywyd Stryd a Mapio Trefol
  • Hunaniaeth Lleoedd, Gwelededd a Delwedd

Goruchwyliais gyfanswm o 20 o fyfyrwyr ôl-raddedig/israddedig a chyd-oruchwyliais 4 cynorthwyydd ymchwil.

Arbenigeddau

  • Dylunio trefol
  • Urbanism anffurfiol
  • Gofod cyhoeddus
  • Morffoleg drefol
  • Trefolaeth gymharol

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