ProfessorRae Dufty-Jones

Professor Dufty-Jones' research agenda centers on the critical intersection of urban development, social equity, and policy innovation. Her primary focus lies in understanding and maximising the social value creation and wider economic benefits derived from housing, transportation and renewable energy infrastructure. This includes a keen interest in the development and evaluation of wellbeing policies and the evolution of urban and regional policies within a historical context. Her expertise lies in the design of innovative methodologies and analysis of the intricate interplay between urban and regional development, social well-being, and the long-term implications of policy decisions on communities.