Pedro Amaral from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil received the 2024 Peter Nijkamp RSAI Research Encouragement Award for an Mid-Career Scholar from a Developing Country.

The jury for the Peter Nijkamp Research Award 2024, composed of Eduardo Haddad (Chair), Denise Pumain, Tessa Conroy, and Randall Jackson, has carefully reviewed the nominations and research contributions of the applicants.

The committee provided the following text:

"This year, we received four applications, with three of them being highly competitive and closely contending for the award. After thorough consideration, we enthusiastically recommend Pedro Amaral as the recipient of this prestigious award for the following compelling reasons: (i) Pedro Amaral has demonstrated research excellence in the field of regional science, particularly in the areas of spatial analysis and spatial econometrics. Prof. Amaral’s consistent research record since receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge is commendable. He has consistently produced collaborative high-impact research that contributes significantly to the advancement of regional science and its applications. (ii) Pedro Amaral’s engagement in teaching spatial analysis and spatial econometrics further underscores his commitment to advancing the field. His mentorship of students and dedication to education have a lasting impact on the next generation of regional science scholars. Given Prof. Amaral’s track record of research and his ongoing contributions to regional science, we believe that he has the potential to continue making significant contributions to the field in the years to come. Recognizing his achievements with the Peter Nijkamp Research Award would not only honor his past accomplishments but also inspire future endeavors."

Congratulations!

The Award recognizes the outstanding potential of an mid-career researcher from a nation in the developing world and in which there is a formal Section of RSAI, and seeks to encourage the development of the early career scholar as a high quality researcher in the field of Regional Science and as a participant in the international Regional Science community.