Jorge Raul Zapata Restrepo

Jorge Raul Zapata Restrepo is a PhD Student and Researcher at Ramon Llull University’s Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences, affiliated with the Sport Science and Sport Management Department. His research focuses on health determinants in public spaces, urban design, and co-creation processes involving older adults.

Research Trends: His recent work centers on assessing urban health interventions and enhancing public space accessibility for care home residents in Barcelona. The study employs methods like inter-rater reliability analysis and collaborative design frameworks.

Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary projects like SAFE: Salut, Activitat Física i Esport, he collaborates with researchers in fields including urban planning, gerontology, and healthcare systems.