معرفی
Xiang Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies Education at the University of Connecticut, applying advanced GIS and spatial modeling to critical public health and urban challenges. His work bridges geographic theory with practical community applications, particularly in food environment analysis and transportation safety.
Education:
- Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2014)
Dr. Chen's research program investigates spatial determinants of health through GIS innovation, focusing on activity-based food environment indices, pandemic response modeling, and transportation equity. He pioneers methods like GeoAI integration and street view imagery analysis to address health disparities, with significant contributions to understanding how built environments influence non-motorist safety and food access. His work demonstrates strong community engagement, particularly in Connecticut's underserved regions.
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three converging research thrusts: 1) Activity-based food environment metrics linking dietary patterns to cancer mortality, 2) Ethical geovisualization frameworks for pandemic data, and 3) Transportation safety innovations using street-level imagery and space-time statistics. These strands consistently apply spatial analytics to advance health equity and sustainable urban development.
No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities was not provided in current materials.
