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Alasdair Rae

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Director of Automatic Knowledge Ltd at Automatic Knowledge Ltd
📍 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Alasdair Rae is the Head of Data and Spatial Analysis at Lanpro and the founder of Automatic Knowledge Ltd. A former Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at The University of Sheffield, he is an internationally recognized expert in geospatial analysis, data visualization, and digital storytelling, with a PhD from the University of Liverpool.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director of Automatic Knowledge Ltd
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Spatial Data Analysis
His career is dedicated to spatial analysis, from his professorship at the University of Sheffield to founding Automatic Knowledge Ltd and his current role at Lanpro.
Data Visualization
He frequently creates and shares unique data visuals, such as 3D rain maps and population density renders, to make complex data understandable and engaging for a wide audience.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Director of Automatic Knowledge Ltd
Automatic Knowledge Ltd
5-2025 - 8-2025
Head of Data and Spatial Analysis
Lanpro
9-2017 - 8-2020
Professor of Urban Studies and Planning
The University of Sheffield
2-2017 - 8-2020
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The University of Sheffield
11-2008 - 2-2017
Senior Lecturer
The University of Sheffield
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Education
2003 - 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Liverpool
2001 - 2003
Master’s Degree
The Ohio State University
1997 - 2001
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Strathclyde
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