The Centre for Urban Research consists of a number of Centre-based researchers from across RMIT University, PhD students and honorary members, including colleagues from local, national and international institutions.

Leadership Team

Libby Porter

Libby Porter

Director, Centre for Urban Research

Rebecca Olive

Rebecca Olive

Associate Director, Regenerative Environments & Climate Action

Nita Lauren

Nita Lauren

Deputy Associate Director, Regenerative Environments & Climate Action

Sarah Robertson

Sarah Robertson

Deputy Associate Director, Regenerative Environments & Climate Action

Benjamin Cooke

Benjamin Cooke

Associate Director, Geographies of Land, Home and Place

David Kelly

David Kelly

Deputy Associate Director, Geographies of Land, Home and Place

Iris Levin

Iris Levin

Deputy Associate Director, Geographies of Land, Home and Place

Sarah Foster

Sarah Foster

Associate Director, Planning & Transport for Healthy Cities

Afshin Jafari

Afshin Jafari

Deputy Associate Director, Planning & Transport for Healthy Cities

Chris De Gruyter

Chris De Gruyter

Deputy Associate Director, Planning & Transport in Healthy Cities