Mitali Joshi

Dr. Mitali Joshi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Geosciences, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, working in the Energy & Resources section on the JUST PEPP project. With a PhD in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Liège (2020), she specializes in GIS and remote sensing for urban-environmental applications.

• Education: PhD in Architecture/Urban Planning (University of Liège, 2020)

Research Focus: Combines geospatial technologies with urban climate resilience to address challenges like:

• Green roof implementation for microclimate regulation
• Urban heat island mitigation through data-driven planning
• Flood vulnerability assessment for cultural heritage
• Disaster risk reduction in informal settlements
• High-performance computing for urban sustainability

Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates expertise in:

• Advanced statistical and machine learning applications
• Belgium-based urban climate studies
• Green infrastructure quantification methods
• Disaster resilience frameworks
• Climate zone specific modeling

Skills: Proficient in Python, ArcGIS, R, High Performance Computing, and cartographic visualization techniques.