Tom Fisher is a Professor in the School of Architecture and Director of the Minnesota Design Center in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. The former Dean of the college, his research has focused on urban design, human-centered design, community engagement, and transportation-related work. He is one of the most published authors in his field, having written almost 500 articles in major journals and written or edited 12 books and over 75 book chapters over his 40-year career. He currently chairs the leadership of the International Geodesign Collaboration, a network of over 200 universities globally focused on environmental design research and is on the national board of the American Institute of Architects.