Brian An

Brian An, PhD, is an assistant professor, Director of Master of Science in Public Policy (MSPP) program, and Co-Director of the Center for Urban Research in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. His urban research examines how policies and planning can drive sustainable, equitable, and resilient urban infrastructure development. Dr. An's research also explores how institutional and policy design affect management processes and policy outcomes at all levels, from local and regional organizations to national governments across the globe. The policy research area spans urban and housing, energy and environment, and public finance. Dr. An has consulted or worked for international and US organizations, including the United Nations, International Finance Corporation (the World Bank Group), the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Enterprise Community Partners, Brookings Institution, Fulton County Government, and Atlanta Mayor’s Office among others. His work has been cited or featured in the U.S. President's 2024 Economic Report, Fox News, WSB-TV, WABE FM 90.1 (Atlanta Metro NPR), Georgia Public Broadcasting (Statewide NPR)'s All Things Considered, Fortune Magazine, Yahoo News, Pew Charitable Trusts, Atlanta Journal Constitution, and Atlanta Civic Circle among many other media outlets. Dr. An has a courtesy joint appointment in the School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech and also holds an adjunct professorship at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)'s Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy. He has a PhD in Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern California, Master of Science in Foreign Service from the Georgetown University, and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from the Yonsei University.