Tan Yigitcanlar is an eminent Australian researcher with international recognition and impact in the field of urban studies and planning. He is a Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the School of Architecture and Built Environment, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. Along with this post, he carries out the following positions: Honorary Professor at the School of Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil; Director of the Australia-Brazil Smart City Research and Practice Network; Lead of QUT Smart City Research Group, and; Co-Director of QUT City 4.0 Lab. He is a member of the Australian Research Council College of Experts.