Our people

Our people

Meet our key academic, research and professional staff

Our people

Meet our key academic, research and professional staff

Dean and Head of School

Professor Donald McNeill

Professor Donald McNeill commenced as Dean and Head of School of the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning in January 2025. As Professor of Urbanism and Associate Dean Research, Donald brings extensive leadership experience and strong working relationships across the School and wider University. 

Donald joined the School in 2020 as a Professor of Urbanism. His research interests span human geography and urban studies.

Professor McNeill has previously held positions at University of Western Sydney, Kings College London and University of Southampton.

Read the Dean's welcome message.

Donald McNeill
Professor Donald McNeill
Garabara artwork at the Social Sciences Building
Architectural detail window at Wilkinson Building