Luc Anselin

Biography

 He is awarded PhD in Regional Science from Cornell University, New York in the 1980.  He holds a Master Degree (MSc) in Statistics, Econometrics and Operations from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium in the 1976, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Economics from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium in the 1975.  He has extended his valuable service in Spatial Econometrics for 29 years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. Currently, he is working as a Director for School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.  His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.  He is the Editorial Board Member of New Directions in Spatial Econometrics and Advances in Spatial Econometrics and serves as a member of various associations Regional Science Association International, National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, apart from being an author for many Spatial Econometrics: Methods and Models.  

Research Interest

 Quantitative Geography, Regional Science, GIScience, Econometrics, Economics and Computer Science.