Luke Kiddle

Honorary Research Associate
Wellington School of Architecture

Research Interests

Urban geography, environment studies, development studies, Pacific studies, informal settlements, wellbeing, nature-based solutions


Dr Luke Kiddle is a human geographer. His research and teaching focuses on:

  • Pacific urban issues, including informal/squatter settlements and the climate change/urbanisation interface
  • Pacific/small island state development issues
  • Wellbeing
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Regional development

Qualifications

  • PhD in Geography - Victoria University of Wellington (2011)
  • Masters of Development Studies - Victoria University of Wellington (2005)
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geography - Victoria University of Wellington (2001)
  • Bachelor of Science in Geography & Psychology - Victoria University of Wellington (1999)
  • Bachelor of Commerce and Administration in Management - Victoria University of Wellington (1999)

Publications

Publications from 2007 - Now