Mariona
Tomàs

I am Serra Húnter Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Barcelona and member of the research group GREL (Research Group on Local Studies). I hold a PhD in Urban Studies (Université du Québec-Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique), a MA in Urban Policies (University of Barcelona) and a MA in Political Science (University of Barcelona). My main areas of research are metropolitan governance and urban policies. If I am not in my office, I enjoy both visiting cities and hiking with my family (I am also mother of three).

The majority of the world population lives in urban areas. These are territories characterised by high institutional fragmentation. How to govern metropolitan areas? My research compares models of metropolitan governance.

The progressive concentration of population in urban areas has had an impact on urban policies. I analyse many types of urban policies, like those related with citizen participation, urban agendas, and especially smart cities.

Here, you will find information about my research results published in books, scientific journals and book chapters.

I teach introductory courses on political science and public administration, as well as more specialized courses related to my research interests, in both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at the University of Barcelona.

As a professor and researcher of a public university, I participate in many other academic activities, as well as in outreach activities for a larger audience. In this section you will find a selection of them.

Avenida Diagonal 684, A211, 08034, Barcelona marionatomas@ub.edu