Tooran AlizadehTooran Alizadeh is an Associate Professor of Urbanism and Telecommunication Planning at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney. In her research, she has investigated the socio-spatial patterns of telecommunicationinfrastructure deployment in Australia and beyond; if and how the advanced infrastructure is accounted for in the strategic plans for the future of our cities; and finally the extent to which smart city initiatives respond to the strategic challenges of each city and its citizens. Her work has resulted in over 80 refereed publications and made meaningful contribution to the public discourse around the urban and equity implications of the National Broadband Network in Australia. Tooran is a recipient of the prestigious Research Accelerator Fellowship (SOAR) at the University of Sydney (2019 and 2020). As part of her SOAR Fellowship, she examines the global trends of smart cities - with a specific focus on the Global South. Read More Read Less