Dr. Ishmael Adams' research focuses on the intersection of climate change, informal urbanisation, and sustainable built environment. He has over 18 years related industry and academic experience and holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in urban and regional planning. He also graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment from UTS and holds a couple of certificates in project management. 

Ishmael's research has been published in high impact journals including Local Environment, Sustainability, Construction Economics and Building, and Climate. He also actively engages as a peer reviewer for esteemed journals including Cities, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Urban Ecosystems, Environmental Science & Policy, Discover Sustainability, Sustainable Communities, Discover Cities, City and Environment Interactions, Journal of Building Engineering, and Journal of Building Design and Environment, contributing to the scholarly discourse in his areas of expertise. At UTS, Ishmael has played varied roles including subject coordination, lecturing, tutoring, marking and research assistance since 2017. He has been involved in teaching or marking and or coordination of subjects such as Development Negotiation and Community Engagement, Urban Economics and Infrastructure Funding, Minor Research Project, Major Research Project and Urban Renewal in the Master of Planning course.