Tony Nikolovski

Focus Area: Places, Networks, & Flows(opens in new tab)

Country of Origin: Canada

Degree Program: PhD

Entered Program: Fall 2024

Expected Graduation: Spring 2028

Dissertation Topic: Land management and sustainable urban infrastructure development along inland trade corridors in delta regions

Research Statement: As global trade intensifies and shipping ports expand there is a growing need to understand how land-use decisions balance economic prosperity with environmental sustainability.

Educational Background

• M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University, 2024
• B.A. in Geography, University of Toronto, 2019

Recent Publications

Nikolovski, T., & Wiig, A. (2026). Why Ports Matter to Cities: Understanding the Importance of Logistics‐Led Urbanism. Geography Compass, 20(2), e70065.