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Personal profile
Overview
Merin Shaji is a PhD student at the University of Manchester, specialising in green infrastructure in urban environments. In addition to her research, she supports postgraduate teaching as a teaching assistant.
Biography
Merin commenced her PhD in Planning, Property and Environmental Management at the University of Manchester in 2024. Prior to starting her doctoral studies, she worked in the planning sector, contributing to a range of projects including renewable energy developments and residential schemes.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Impact Assessment and Management from the University of Manchester, graduating with Distinction in 2023. Merin also completed her undergraduate studies in BSc Geography at the University of Liverpool, where she graduated with First Class Honours in 2022.
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA)
Royal Geographical Society (RGS)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master in Science, MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management, The University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Sept 2023
Bachelor of Science, BSc Geography, University of Liverpool
Award Date: 21 Jul 2022
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Manchester Urban Institute
Keywords
- Green Infrastructure
- Planning Policy
- Climate Change
- Public Engagement
- Behaviour change
Projects
- 1 Active
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EPP-RG: Environment, Policy, and Place
Barker, A. (Researcher), Roberts, A. (Researcher), Snow, A. (Researcher), Gilchrist, A. (Researcher), Munoz Romero, G. (Researcher), Haughton, G. (Researcher), Mell, I. (Researcher), Thornhill, I. (Researcher), Carter, J. (Researcher), Tippett, J. (Researcher), Ravetz, J. (Researcher), Li, L. (Researcher), Black, P. (Researcher), Kerr, R. (Researcher), Zandieh, R. (Researcher), Zhu, W. (Researcher), Sanderson, M. (Researcher), Phillips, A. (Researcher), Lauwerijssen, R. (Researcher) & Shaji, M. (Researcher)
1/01/10 → 31/12/30
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc
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Future Worlds: Creating Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Societies
Shaji, M. (Co-Organiser)
21 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research