Stephanie Erwin

Stephanie Erwin is a Researcher and Lecturer specializing in climate resilience and urban heat mitigation. Her work focuses on designing heat-resilient urban areas, particularly in the Netherlands, addressing challenges such as urban heat stress and sustainable infrastructure. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the Interreg North Sea 'Cool Cities' initiative, emphasizing collaborative policy development and community engagement.

Her research integrates geospatial analysis, machine learning, and environmental science to create practical tools like the Klimaat Effect Atlas Buurtdashboard, which provides neighborhood-level climate vulnerability assessments. She has organized multiple conferences and workshops, including the Cool Cities Co-Creation Sessions, fostering knowledge exchange between policymakers, urban planners, and researchers.

Key contributions include developing guidelines for 'distance to cool spots' in urban design and applying AI to classify neighborhood typologies. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications, aiming to enhance climate adaptation strategies in urban environments.