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Merin Shaji

Merin Shaji

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 https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8580-6314

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 undergraduate and 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 Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA)

Royal Geographical Society (RGS)

 

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

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):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  5. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  6. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  8. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  9. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
  • 1 Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc