Antony Wood, Ph.D., is a distinguished leader in the field of architecture and urbanism, serving as President of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) since 2006, where Antony has significantly advanced the organization from its inception. With extensive experience in both academia and practice, Antony Wood holds the position of Professor-In-Practice and Director of the Masters in Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism at the Illinois Institute of Technology, pioneering specialized programs that emphasize the design and theory of tall buildings. Previous roles include Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, Associate Director at BDG McColl Architects, and experience in various architectural positions across Asia and the UK. Antony Wood's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Architecture, along with multiple qualifications from the University of Nottingham and Leicester De Montfort University, reflecting a strong foundation in architectural practice and education.