Overview
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California
- Masters (Research) of Science, Pennsylvania State University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University
Research interests
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Short-Term Rentals
I am interested in how Airbnb and other digital platforms have altered the global accommodation landscape.
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Housing
I study the dynamic interaction between property and population, with regard to both global and local pressures and constraints.
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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.
Works
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2016
Other Outputs
Research critics miss the big picture
Sigler, Thomas (2016, 08 24). Research critics miss the big picture The Australian
2016
Journal Article
Extending beyond ‘world cities’ in World City Network (WCN) research: urban positionality and economic linkages through the Australia-based corporate network
Sigler, Thomas J. and Martinus, Kirsten (2016). Extending beyond ‘world cities’ in World City Network (WCN) research: urban positionality and economic linkages through the Australia-based corporate network. Environment and Planning A, 49 (12), 2916-2937. doi: 10.1177/0308518X16659478
2016
Journal Article
Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China
Li, Ying, Beeton, R. J. S., Halog, Anthony and Sigler, Thomas (2016). Evaluating urban sustainability potential based on material flow analysis of inputs and outputs: A case study in Jinchang City, China. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 110, 87-98. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.03.023
2016
Other Outputs
Brisbane Metro: Planning experts point out problems in subway plan
Sigler, Thomas and Searle, Glen (2016, 06 15). Brisbane Metro: Planning experts point out problems in subway plan The Courier-Mail
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Thomas Sigler is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Two Decades of Change in the Australian Labourscape
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elin Charles-Edwards
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Doctor Philosophy
Urban Micromobility and the Sharing Economy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jonathan Corcoran
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Doctor Philosophy
A comparative study of housing affordability issues in China and Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Julia Loginova, Dr Matthew Curry
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Doctor Philosophy
Urban Consolidation through Densification: the Constraints of Existing Property Boundaries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Ms Stephanie Wyeth, Professor Yan Liu
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing the Distribution of Dockless Sharing Stations Using Geospatial Machine Learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dorina Pojani
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Doctor Philosophy
Affordable Housing Policies in Indonesia: Evaluations Analysis of National Programs (BSPS, FLPP and SSB)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sonia Roitman
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Doctor Philosophy
Settlement and internal migration patterns of immigrants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tomasz Zajac, Dr Aude Bernard
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The sharing economy and its diffusion between and within cities: Case of a home-sharing platform
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jonathan Corcoran
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
"We have lived together longer than the average Australian family" Understanding the Intentional Community Living Arrangements
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elin Charles-Edwards
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Situating Individuals' Subjective Needs and Aspirations within the Wider Context of the Housing Market
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Peter Walters
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2019
Master Philosophy
Property Boundary Change for Residential Development: A study of Brisbane, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yan Liu
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Networks of Qajar Commerce: The Tabriz Grand Bazaar within the Globalising World of the Nineteenth Century
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Manu P. Sobti
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the influence of weather on public transport passenger's travel behaviour
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yan Liu, Professor Jonathan Corcoran
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Spatial Evolution and Settlement Pathways of Mainland China-born Migrants in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jonathan Corcoran, Professor Yan Liu
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing the Understanding of Urban Systems for Sustainability Transition: A Study of Urban Environmental Management in the Natural Resource-Based Industrial City of Jinchang, China
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anthony Halog, Dr Bob Beeton
Media
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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