Joseli Macedo

Joseli Macedo stands as a distinguished urbanist and academic leader, currently serving as Head of School for Design and the Built Environment at Curtin University. Her research focuses primarily on human settlements in developing regions, bringing fifteen years of teaching experience in architecture and urban and regional planning programs to her role. Her expertise spans crucial areas of urban development, including housing policy, land use planning, environmental conservation, urban design, and sustainability. As an accomplished scholar and practitioner, Macedo has published extensively on these topics, contributing valuable insights to the field of urban planning and development. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical urban planning and practical implementation, particularly in addressing the challenges of developing world settlements. Through her leadership at Curtin University, she continues to shape the next generation of urban planners and designers while advancing research in sustainable urban development. Her comprehensive approach to urban studies combines environmental consciousness with practical solutions for human settlements, making her a respected voice in international urban planning and development.