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Maarten Van Acker is a Professor in Urban Design at the Faculty of Design Sciences, University of Antwerp. As spokesperson for the Urban Development Research Group, he specializes in healthy urban design and robust infrastructure projects. His work bridges academic research and practical implementation, coaching cities, architectural offices, and developers in complex urban projects and international design competitions.
- Research Focus: Healthy urban design, multi-functional infrastructure, climate adaptation, and public space optimization.
- Leadership Roles: Director of the DOCOP coordination team, Chair of the Doctoral Commission, and active member of the Antwerp Doctoral School and Internationalization Commission.
His recent publications address air quality in street canyons, adaptive reuse of infrastructure, and climate resilience in European cities. Key themes include integrating environmental and social sustainability into urban planning, with sub-fields spanning rail station revitalization, global South coastal development, and pedestrian health in polluted environments.
Van Acker’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, as seen in projects like visualizing waste streams in Antwerp (ATLANTES) and designing movement-friendly neighborhoods. He advocates for strategic tools like quality chambers and real-options frameworks to tackle urban planning uncertainties.
