Team

The Urban AI Hub is a distinguished research collective situated within the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). It unites a vibrant community of scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and higher-degree researchers who share complementary expertise in smart and sustainable cities, communities, and artificial intelligence (AI). Under the visionary leadership of Professor Tan Yigitcanlar, the founder and director of the hub, the group pursues pioneering research and innovative approaches to addressing complex urban challenges in the twenty-first century.

The hub currently hosts a cohort of PhD researchers investigating diverse aspects of smart and sustainable urbanisation, AI-driven urban solutions, and the integration of emerging technologies to improve urban life. Their work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications, informing policy, planning, and technology deployment in cities globally. Beyond its active researchers, the hub maintains a robust network of alumni—including former PhD and MPhil graduates—who now occupy academic and professional positions at leading universities and research institutions in Australia and internationally. This network, complemented by senior academic affiliates from QUT and other world-class institutions, provides mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge exchange opportunities for current members.

Through its research, partnerships, and extended network, the Urban AI Hub cultivates a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. It advances the frontiers of knowledge in smart and sustainable cities and AI while equipping its members with the skills, connections, and experience necessary to lead in both academic and professional arenas.

We invite you to meet our core team below, who drive the hub’s mission with expertise, innovation, and dedication.

Director of the Hub

  • Professor Tan Yigitcanlar

    Tan Yigitcanlar is a distinguished Australian researcher known for his significant contributions to urban studies, sustainability, technology and planning. He is a Professor at the Queensland University of Technology’s School of Architecture and Built Environment and serves in multiple leadership roles. He leads the QUT Urban AI Hub, the QUT...

Researchers of the Hub

Former Researchers of the Hub