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Dr. Jennifer Kent is a Senior Research Fellow in Urbanism at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning, and holds DECRA and Robinson Fellowships. She is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute, Net Zero Institute, and Charles Perkins Centre. Her research focuses on the intersections of urban planning, transport systems, and human health, emphasizing policy translation to address barriers for healthy cities. Key areas include parenting and car dependency, health impacts of urban density and commutes, and sustainable transport equity.
Her work is funded by the Australian Research Council, NSW government agencies, Landcom, and the National Heart Foundation. She collaborates extensively with health districts, transport agencies, and policymakers to ensure evidence-based urban strategies. Her findings shape state and federal planning agendas, particularly regarding social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
- Awarded DECRA Fellowship (Australian Research Council)
- Robinson Fellow (University of Sydney)
Dr. Kent actively advises research students and leads grants such as the 'Shared micro-mobility and social inclusion' project (2024) and 'Promoting active travel post-pandemic' (2022). She advocates for integrating health equity into urban development through interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative data to influence policy frameworks. Her research also explores innovative mobility solutions like shared e-scooters and the future of car ownership in car-dependent cities.
Her affiliations with the Sydney Environment Institute and Net Zero Institute highlight her commitment to climate-responsive urban planning. She contributes to advancing holistic methodologies for urban policy design, emphasizing realistic solutions that account for cultural and structural complexities.
