Tanzil Shafique, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Urban Design and Director of the Postgraduate Programmes at The University of Sheffield School of Architecture. Tanzil’s research looks at southern urbanism, pluriversal architectural practice and informal planning. He co-convenes the platform for Just Housing and Bangladesh Climate Alliance, working towards climate justice with local activists and citizens. His publications include a monograph titled: City of Desire: An Urban Biography of the Largest Slum in Bangladesh (Bloomsbury, 2024).