Dr Thomas Sigler
Dr

Thomas Sigler

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Background

Dr Thomas Sigler is an Associate Professor of Human Geography, with a focus on urban and economic geography. He holds a PhD and MSc from the Pennsylvania State University, and a BA from the University of Southern California. He is Deputy Head of School in the School of the Environment, and is a Guest Professor of Geography at the University of Luxembourg. Dr Sigler has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers on topics relating to urban growth and development, economic connectivity, urban planning, and the sharing economy with collaborators in Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. These publications appear in a wide range of academic journals, including Urban Geography, Environment and Planning A, PLoS One, Urban Studies, Regional Studies, Journal of Geography, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research (IJURR), and the Bulletin of Latin American Research. Dr Sigler is an editorial board member of Urban Geography, Finance & Space, Global Networks and Geographical Research.

Availability

Dr Thomas Sigler is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Human Society Human geography

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California
  • Masters (Research) of Science, Pennsylvania State University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University

Research interests

  • Short-Term Rentals

    I am interested in how Airbnb and other digital platforms have altered the global accommodation landscape.

  • Housing

    I study the dynamic interaction between property and population, with regard to both global and local pressures and constraints.

  • Daylight Saving

    I am interested in solving the world's vexatious 'time zone problem'.

Research impacts

Dr Sigler is a recognised global expert on Airbnb and short-term rentals, and housing, transport & urban development issues. Over the past decade, he has provided expertise to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Department of Tourism and Sport, and the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. Dr Sigler regularly appears on Australian television and radio, and has been featured in The Guardian, The Atlantic, South China Morning Post, ABC, The Australian, The Age, Courier-Mail, Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review.

Search Professor Thomas Sigler’s works on UQ eSpace

114 works between 2009 and 2025
All (114) Journal Article (82) Book Chapter (9) Conference Publication (7) Book (1) Other Outputs (15)

61 - 80 of 114 works

2018

Journal Article

Why do a PhD in geography? A sympathetic response to ‘the career aspirations and expectations of geography students’

Sigler, Thomas, Lieske, Scott N., Charles-Edwards, Elin and Corcoran, Jonathan (2018). Why do a PhD in geography? A sympathetic response to ‘the career aspirations and expectations of geography students’. Geographical Research, 56 (4), 479-483. doi: 10.1111/1745-5871.12307

Why do a PhD in geography? A sympathetic response to ‘the career aspirations and expectations of geography students’

2018

Journal Article

Understanding ‘segmented assimilation’ in Australian cities: modelling the residential choices of mainland China-, Hong Kong- and Taiwan-born migrants

Wang, Siqin, Corcoran, Jonathan, Liu, Yan and Sigler, Thomas (2018). Understanding ‘segmented assimilation’ in Australian cities: modelling the residential choices of mainland China-, Hong Kong- and Taiwan-born migrants. Applied Geography, 99, 140-153. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2018.08.004

Understanding ‘segmented assimilation’ in Australian cities: modelling the residential choices of mainland China-, Hong Kong- and Taiwan-born migrants

2018

Journal Article

Housemates, inmates and living mates: communal living in Australia

Hilder, Jason, Charles-Edwards, Elin, Sigler, Thomas and Metcalf, Bill (2018). Housemates, inmates and living mates: communal living in Australia. Australian Planner, 55 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/07293682.2018.1494612

Housemates, inmates and living mates: communal living in Australia

2018

Other Outputs

Perth's Global Connectivity

Sigler, Thomas and Martinus, Kirsten (2018). Perth's Global Connectivity. Factbase Bulletin Perth, WA, Australia: Universtiy of Western Australia - Committee of Perth.

Perth's Global Connectivity

2018

Journal Article

Modeling the Influence of Weather on Transit Ridership: A Case Study from Brisbane, Australia

Wei, Ming, Corcoran, Jonathan, Sigler, Thomas and Liu, Yan (2018). Modeling the Influence of Weather on Transit Ridership: A Case Study from Brisbane, Australia. Transportation Research Record, 2672 (8), 036119811877707-510. doi: 10.1177/0361198118777078

Modeling the Influence of Weather on Transit Ridership: A Case Study from Brisbane, Australia

2018

Journal Article

Exploring financial centre networks through inter-urban collaboration in high-end financial transactions in China

Pan, Fenghua, Bi, Wenkai, Liu, Xingjian and Sigler, Thomas (2018). Exploring financial centre networks through inter-urban collaboration in high-end financial transactions in China. Regional Studies, 54 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/00343404.2018.1475728

Exploring financial centre networks through inter-urban collaboration in high-end financial transactions in China

2018

Journal Article

‘Global restructuring’ two decades on: Australia’s relational economy in the twenty-first century

Martinus, Kirsten, Sigler, Thomas J., O’Neill, Phillip and Tonts, Matthew (2018). ‘Global restructuring’ two decades on: Australia’s relational economy in the twenty-first century. Australian Geographer, 49 (3), 341-348. doi: 10.1080/00049182.2018.1446384

‘Global restructuring’ two decades on: Australia’s relational economy in the twenty-first century

2018

Other Outputs

Too wet? Too cold? Too hot? This is how weather affects the trips we make

Corcoran, Jonathan, Pojani, Dorina, Rowe, Francisco, Zhou, Jiangping, Kim, Jiwon, Wei, Ming, Tao, Sui, Sigler, Thomas and Liu, Yan (2018, 04 09). Too wet? Too cold? Too hot? This is how weather affects the trips we make

Too wet? Too cold? Too hot? This is how weather affects the trips we make

2018

Journal Article

The shifting spaces of creativity in Hong Kong

Damien, Charrieras, Darchen, Sebastien and Sigler, Thomas (2018). The shifting spaces of creativity in Hong Kong. Cities, 74, 134-141. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2017.11.014

The shifting spaces of creativity in Hong Kong

2018

Journal Article

Visualising the internal migration of the mainland China-born population between Australian capital cities over time

Wang, Siqin, Corcoran, Jonathan, Liu, Yan and Sigler, Thomas (2018). Visualising the internal migration of the mainland China-born population between Australian capital cities over time. Australian Population Studies, 2 (1), 56-58. doi: 10.37970/aps.v2i1.26

Visualising the internal migration of the mainland China-born population between Australian capital cities over time

2018

Conference Publication

The global position of Guangzhou: an analysis of stock market data

Martinus, Kirsten, Sigler, Thomas and Loginova, Julia (2018). The global position of Guangzhou: an analysis of stock market data. International Forum on Cantonology and Global City Development, Guangzhou, China, 10-11 November 2018. Guangzhou, China: Guangzhou University.

The global position of Guangzhou: an analysis of stock market data

2018

Journal Article

Firm evolution and cluster specialization: a social network analysis of resource industry change in two Australian cities

Searle, Glen, Sigler, Thomas and Martinus, Kirsten (2018). Firm evolution and cluster specialization: a social network analysis of resource industry change in two Australian cities. Regional Studies, Regional Science, 5 (1), 369-387. doi: 10.1080/21681376.2018.1539347

Firm evolution and cluster specialization: a social network analysis of resource industry change in two Australian cities

2018

Conference Publication

The Corporate Geography of Australian Cities: Tracking change in ASX-Listed Firm Headquarters in Australian Cities, 2013-2016

Sigler, Thomas, Parker, Ben and Martinus, Kirsten (2018). The Corporate Geography of Australian Cities: Tracking change in ASX-Listed Firm Headquarters in Australian Cities, 2013-2016. State of Australian Cities, Adelaide, Australia, 28-30 November 2017. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Analysis & Policy Observatory. doi: 10.4225/50/5b2c7669935c7

The Corporate Geography of Australian Cities: Tracking change in ASX-Listed Firm Headquarters in Australian Cities, 2013-2016

2017

Journal Article

Industrial location and global restructuring in Australian cities

Sigler, Thomas J., Searle, Glen and Martinus, Kirsten (2017). Industrial location and global restructuring in Australian cities. Australian Geographer, 49 (3), 365-381. doi: 10.1080/00049182.2017.1385228

Industrial location and global restructuring in Australian cities

2017

Journal Article

Glocal riddim: cultural production and territorial identity in Caribbean music videos

Balaji, Murali and Sigler, Thomas (2017). Glocal riddim: cultural production and territorial identity in Caribbean music videos. Visual Communication, 17 (1), 91-111. doi: 10.1177/1470357217727675

Glocal riddim: cultural production and territorial identity in Caribbean music videos

2017

Journal Article

How Chinese financial centers integrate into global financial center networks: an empirical study based on overseas expansion of Chinese financial service firms

Pan, Fenghua , He, Ziyun , Sigler, Thomas , Martinus, Kirsten and Derudder, Ben (2017). How Chinese financial centers integrate into global financial center networks: an empirical study based on overseas expansion of Chinese financial service firms. Chinese Geographical Science, 28 (2), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s11769-017-0913-7

How Chinese financial centers integrate into global financial center networks: an empirical study based on overseas expansion of Chinese financial service firms

2017

Journal Article

Global city clusters: theorizing spatial and non-spatial proximity in inter-urban firm networks

Martinus, Kirsten and Sigler, Thomas J. (2017). Global city clusters: theorizing spatial and non-spatial proximity in inter-urban firm networks. Regional Studies, 52 (8), 1041-1052. doi: 10.1080/00343404.2017.1314457

Global city clusters: theorizing spatial and non-spatial proximity in inter-urban firm networks

2017

Journal Article

Trump and Brexit won't kill globalisation- we're too far in

Sigler, Thomas (2017, 03 06). Trump and Brexit won't kill globalisation- we're too far in The Conversation

Trump and Brexit won't kill globalisation- we're too far in

2016

Journal Article

After the ‘World City’ has globalised: four agendas towards a more nuanced framework for global urban research

Sigler, Thomas J. (2016). After the ‘World City’ has globalised: four agendas towards a more nuanced framework for global urban research. Geography Compass, 10 (9), 389-398. doi: 10.1111/gec3.12276

After the ‘World City’ has globalised: four agendas towards a more nuanced framework for global urban research

2016

Other Outputs

Research critics miss the big picture

Sigler, Thomas (2016, 08 24). Research critics miss the big picture The Australian

Research critics miss the big picture

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Beyond the resource curse: redistribution and resource-led development (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024
    Short Term Rental Accommodation Management Systems Regulation Study
    Queensland Government Department of Tourism and Sport
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Short-term rental accommodation review
    Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Who Benefits from the Sharing Economy? Disruption in Australian Cities
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Short Term Rentals in Australia
    Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    The globalisation of the resources sector(s) in Australian cities (ARC Discovery Project administered by The University of Western Australia)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Cities in the global economy: an analysis of inter-urban relations through multinational corporate locations
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Brisbane as a globally connected city
    Brisbane Marketing
    Open grant
  • 2014
    The Australian Urban Network: Understanding the Dynamics of Cities by Industries
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Australian Cities within the Global Urban Network
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Thomas Sigler is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • How does working from home (WFH) impact cities?

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying the spatial implications of the recent shift to large-scale remote work. This may be carried out in the Australian context, or in any other global context. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • The Globalisation of Social Class

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying spatial differentiation in social class from a cross-cultural perspective with regard to recent globalisation-induced shifts. This may be carried out in the Australian context, or in any other global context. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • Airbnb and Cities

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying how short-term rentals impact urban housing markets. This may be carried out in the Australian context, or in any other global context. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • Globalisation and Networks

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying how global firms are connected through financial networks. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • How does working from home (WFH) impact cities?

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying the spatial implications of the recent shift to large-scale remote work. This may be carried out in the Australian context, or in any other global context. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • The Globalisation of Social Class

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying spatial differentiation in social class from a cross-cultural perspective with regard to recent globalisation-induced shifts. This may be carried out in the Australian context, or in any other global context. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • Airbnb and Cities

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying how short-term rentals impact urban housing markets. This may be carried out in the Australian context, or in any other global context. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

  • Globalisation and Networks

    Students are invited to express their interest in studying how global firms are connected through financial networks. Funding is contingent upon successful scholarship award.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Ghost Kitchens and Urban Dynamics: Implications for Urban Planning and the Future of Drone Delivery

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jonathan Corcoran

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A comparative study of housing affordability issues in China and Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Julia Loginova, Dr Matthew Curry

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Urban Consolidation through Densification: the Constraints of Existing Property Boundaries

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Ms Stephanie Wyeth

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Urban consolidation through densification: are existing planning tools effective at delivering urban transformation?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Ms Stephanie Wyeth

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Digital Deconcentration and the Changing Face of American Cities: Examining the Effects of Working from Home on America¿s Post-pandemic Urbanisation.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Dorina Pojani

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Two Decades of Change in the Australian Labourscape

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Elin Charles-Edwards

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Affordable Housing Policies in Indonesia: Evaluations Analysis of National Programs (BSPS, FLPP and SSB)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Sonia Roitman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Affordable Housing Policies in Indonesia: Evaluations Analysis of National Programs (BSPS, FLPP and SSB)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Sonia Roitman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Settlement and internal migration patterns of immigrants

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tomasz Zajac, Associate Professor Aude Bernard

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Thomas Sigler directly for media enquiries about:

  • Airbnb
  • Cities
  • Daylight Saving
  • Daylight Saving Time
  • Economic Geography
  • Housing
  • Land Use Planning
  • Population Growth
  • Sharing Economy
  • Urban Geography
  • Urban Planning

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