DrAura Istrate

Aura Istrate is Assistant Professor in Sustainable Urbanism and Urban Planning in the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy (APEP). She currently serves as Programme Director for the MSc Urban Design & Planning. Dr Istrate leads the Liveable Cities Research Group, with the key research areas of Street Urbanism & Active Mobility, Nature-based Urbanism & Urban Biodiversity, and Participation & Built Environment. Dr. Istrate has taught and researched in various roles and across cultures at a number of universities in Europe and Asia. She has practical international experience in urban design and planning, and ongoing collaboration with industry and practice in multiple ongoing pan-European projects. Dr. Istrate has served as External/Internal Examiner for 3 PhD Vivas, and has reviewed progress, mentored and participated in committees for over 20 doctoral students (including 12 in the C-NEWTRAL Doctoral Network that she is leading).