Dr. Max Hirsh

Dr. Max Hirsh (PhD, Harvard) is Managing Director of the Airport City Academy and a leading global expert on airports and urban development. Dr. Hirsh pioneered the airport urbanism (AU) method: a customer-focused approach to developing airport real estate and planning the airport area. His current research focuses on how to protect airports against climate impacts. Passionate about aviation, Dr. Hirsh serves as technical advisor to airports, governments, and developers around the world, on projects ranging from single-plot developments to large-scale regional masterplans.