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John Kasarda, PhD
President of AIC, Chairman of IAP

Dr. Kasarda, is Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina's
Kenan-Flagler Business School, President of Aerotropolis Institute China and Chief Adviser of the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ).

Dr. Kasarda developed the Aerotropolis model defining the roles of aviation and airports in urban economic development. He guided and helped the planning of 20+ airports and their surrounding areas globally, such as Memphis Airport, Dubai World Center (Dubai South) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. He guided the development around the airports and what to do to turn these areas economic catalyst of the regions.

Dr. Kasarda has published more than 100 articles and 11 books on aviation infrastructure, logistics, urban development, and business competitiveness. His book, "Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next" (co-authored with Greg Lindsay), was featured in Time Magazine in 2011 as one of the "10 Ideas that will change the world". 

Dr. Kasarda received the "Yellow River Friendship Award" in 2016, and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor for the contributions he has made. 

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