Hi, I'm Andrew Stokols - Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at SMU - Singapore Management University
I'm passionate about how urban planning and political economy shape livable cities, bridging urban design, geopolitics, and digital tech. I thrive in dynamic Asia-Pacific contexts, driving strategic innovation for sustainable urban development.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Completed a PhD at MIT focusing on state-led urban innovation.
Currently an Assistant Professor at Singapore Management University researching digital urbanism.
Can help others by providing expertise on geopolitical urbanism and digital technologies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Academic Foundation
Completed PhD at MIT, specializing in urban studies and planning, focusing on geopolitical influences on urban innovation.
✦ MIT
✦ Urban Studies
✦ PhD
Research Fellowship
Served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MIT, deepening research on urban development and technology integration.
✦ Postdoc
✦ Research
✦ MIT
Academic Leadership
Appointed Assistant Professor at Singapore Management University, leading research and teaching in urban studies.
✦ Academia
✦ Singapore Management University
✦ Teaching
Early Career Consulting
Began professional journey with consulting roles, gaining practical experience in urban development.
✦ Consulting
✦ Urban Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Geopolitical Urban Strategist
Analyzing city development through a global lens.
✦ Examines state-led urban innovation strategies.
✦ Connects urban design with geopolitical dynamics.
✦ Focuses on Asia-Pacific development trends.
Digital Urbanism Pioneer
Integrating technology for smarter cities.
✦ Researches new digital technologies in urban space.
✦ Applies data analysis (R, Python) to urban challenges.
✦ Leverages GIS for geographic analysis.
Cross-Cultural Urban Planner
Bridging international experience with local impact.
✦ Managed international projects and conducted field research.
✦ Fluent in Mandarin, with extensive China experience.
✦ Aims to improve urban livability and sustainability globally.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering new collaborations in urban tech and policy.
✦ Connecting with international researchers in urbanism.
✦ Exploring opportunities in sustainable city development.
I can help with
✦ Offer insights into geopolitical impacts on urban planning.
✦ Share expertise on digital urbanism strategies.
✦ Provide guidance on international urban development projects.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with policymakers focused on urban sustainability.
✦ Find collaborators for research on smart city technologies.
✦ Identify potential partnerships in urban regeneration projects.