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Mark Brussel is a Lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management and the Digital Society Institute. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in applying Geographic Information Science (GIS) to urban infrastructure systems, particularly in developing countries. His research focuses on equitable and sustainable infrastructure provision, spatial decision support systems, land-use transport integration, and risk management in transport networks.
Education: Mark holds a Civil Engineering background from Delft University of Technology.
Research Interests:
- Spatial and social equity in infrastructure systems
- GIS-based analytical methods for infrastructure planning
- Sustainable transport (public transport and cycling)
- Risk assessment in urban transport networks
- GIS applications in urban policy and decision support
Recent Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes participatory approaches (e.g., BiciZen mobile app) and mixed-methods evaluations of transit-oriented development (TOD). Key themes include walkability in Jeddah, road safety in Rotterdam, and cycling accessibility in global cities.
Consultancy Contributions:
- Consultant for the Caribbean Handbook on Risk Information Management (2013–2016)
- Contributor to resilience analysis of transport networks in food security studies (2022)
He is affiliated with interdisciplinary teams focused on urban resilience, sustainable development, and geospatial technologies for policy-making.
