جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dana Rowangouldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transportation equity and justice
• rural travel behavior
• accessibility measurement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dana Rowangould serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Her interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, economics, and social sciences to address transportation system challenges, with particular focus on improving mobility for constrained-travel populations. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Ecology (Environmental Policy emphasis) from University of California, Davis M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from University of California, Davis B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Rice University Dr. Rowangould's research centers on transportation equity and justice , rural travel behavior , and accessibility measurement , with significant contributions to understanding rural mobility constraints, transit recovery post-pandemic, and policy impacts on vulnerable populations. Her methodology integrates spatial analysis, behavioral studies, and policy evaluation to develop equitable transportation solutions. Recent publications reveal a pronounced focus on rural transportation challenges, including travel burdens among migrant communities, wildfire evacuation safety, and electric vehicle adoption barriers. Her work increasingly addresses contemporary policy shifts through the lens of transportation justice, examining how anti-DEI movements impact mobility access while developing practical tools for accessibility measurement. As founder of Sustainable Systems Research, she has partnered with community organizations on transportation health impact assessments. Her teaching at the University of Washington included Health and Sustainable Transportation and Transportation Economics courses. Current affiliations include the Transportation Research Center where she contributes to Vermont Transportation Energy Profile initiatives and pedestrian safety evaluations in rural contexts.

Anders Brandtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geospatial Information Science
• Flood Risk Mapping
• Uncertainty Analysis in Environmental Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anders Brandt is an Associate Professor (Docent) in Geospatial Information Science and Senior Lecturer in Geomatics at the University of Gävle, Sweden, within the Department of Computer and Geospatial Sciences under the Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development. His research focuses on flood risk mapping uncertainties, agent-based modeling of pedestrian movement, and spatial decision-support systems for sustainable urban planning. He holds a PhD in Physical Geography from the University of Copenhagen and has extensive international collaboration experience. Education: PhD in Physical Geography (University of Copenhagen, Denmark), focusing on fluvial geomorphology of Costa Rica’s Reventazón River Master’s Degree in Physical Geography (Uppsala University, Sweden) Research Interests: Brandt’s work addresses uncertainties in flood modeling, spatial decision analysis, and geospatial data applications for urban resilience. His projects include the 'Big Data Methodology for Experiential and Cognitively Sustainable Urban Growth' initiative, emphasizing ecosystem service mapping and spatial MCDA methods. His agent-based modeling research explores emergent urban path systems to optimize pedestrian infrastructure. Publications Trends: Recent work spans flood risk visualization, blue-green infrastructure roles in climate resilience, and urban form complexity metrics. His 2025 papers highlight innovative applications of agent-based modeling and systematic reviews of climate hazard mitigation strategies. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisee list is provided, his collaborative publications suggest involvement in student projects. His grants include international initiatives like Mongolia’s land administration capacity-building programs. Labs/Teams: Co-founded GeoVega , a consulting firm specializing in flood risk mapping and geospatial solutions. Active in educational initiatives like harmonizing GIS curricula in Swedish universities.

Melanie Krügerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Embodiment Research
• Cognitive Aging
• Motor Decision Making
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Melanie Krüger is a faculty member at Leibniz University Hannover , where she serves as Head of the Research Unit Sports and Cognition within the Institute of Sports Science. Her academic career spans institutions including the Technical University of Munich, University of Tasmania, and Ludwig Maximilian University. She leads research initiatives in embodiment, cognitive aging, motor decision-making, and the impact of physical activity on neurocognitive and motor functioning. Current Position: Professor, Institute of Sports Science, Leibniz University Hannover Prior Appointments: Post-doctoral roles at Technical University of Munich, University of Tasmania, and Pennsylvania State University Education: PhD in Systemic Neurosciences, Ludwig Maximilian University; Diploma in Sports Science, University of Leipzig Krüger's research focuses on: Embodiment Research: Systemic interactions between cognitive and motor development Cognitive Aging: Age-related changes in motor decision-making and coordination Human Locomotion: Collision avoidance, mixed reality interactions, and real-world movement studies Open Science: Advocacy for research data management in sports science Her recent publications explore mixed reality applications ( 2024 ), stress effects on motor function ( 2023 ), and methodological innovations in locomotion studies ( 2021-2025 ). Current projects include Moving Forward (2021-2022) and two Innovation Plus initiatives (2022-2024) developing experimental frameworks for human movement analysis. Krüger actively participates in academic governance: Spokesperson, German Society of Sport Science's Ad Hoc Committee on Research Data Management (since 2022) Board member, DVS Section 'Sports Motor Skills' (since 2022) Doctoral Committee, Faculty of Humanities Examination Board, MSc Sustainable Health Promotion in Sports Science

• Architecture
• Urban and regional planning
• Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alan Penn is a leading academic at University College London's The Bartlett School of Architecture , where he holds the title of Professor in Architectural and Urban Computing. He previously served as Dean of the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment from 2009 to 2019 and has been instrumental in establishing Space Syntax Ltd , a UCL knowledge transfer spin-out company. His affiliations include membership in the Space Syntax Laboratory, board membership of UCL Consultants Ltd, and trustee status at Shakespeare North Trust. Education: BSc (1978), Dip Arch (1980), MSc (1983) - all from University College London Alan Penn’s research investigates how spatial design influences social and economic behaviors through innovative space syntax methodologies . Key areas include: Agent-based simulations of human behavior Spatio-temporal representations of built environments Urban spatial network analysis Urban sustainability across multiple dimensions Cognitive markers in architectural design Historical urban growth modeling His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on computational urbanism, evolutionary city patterns, and behavioral architecture. Research trends show interdisciplinary approaches combining architectural theory with: Machine learning applications Network science analysis Behavioral psychology insights Historical GIS techniques Complex systems modeling Public health considerations Scientific recognition includes: HEFCE Business Fellowship (2001-2005) KTP SE Region Award (2010) Multiple UCL Enterprise awards ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award (2008) As Principal Investigator he leads the £5m EPSRC-funded Urban Dynamics Lab , demonstrating sustained research excellence. His work extends to public engagement through: Shakespeare North Trust educational theatre development Media appearances (New Scientist, Slashdot) Public policy contributions

Ashraf Salamaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Design
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Architectural Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ashraf Salama is a Professor of Architecture and Urbanism and Head of the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria University. He holds concurrent roles as Co-Director of the UNESCO/UIA Validation Council for Architectural Education and Honorary Professorships at institutions worldwide. With over 25 years leading architecture schools at universities in Egypt, Qatar, and the UK, his career spans academic leadership, research, and practice. Education: BSc (Hons), MSc, and PhD in Architecture from Al Azhar University (Egypt) and North Carolina State University (USA). Research Interests: Urban resilience, sustainable urban development, architectural pedagogy, migrant spatial practices, and decolonizing architectural knowledge. His work bridges global South contexts with transnational urban challenges, emphasizing participatory design and critical educational frameworks. Notable Contributions: Chief editor of Archnet-IJAR , authored/edited 17 books including Routledge Companion to Architectural Pedagogies of the Global South , and led over £2 million in research projects. His recent work focuses on co-assessment tools for urban spaces (e.g., YouWalk-UOS app) and cross-cultural educational initiatives. Awards: UIA Jean Tschumi Prize (2017), Gold Medal from Egyptian Architects (2018), and Emerald Outstanding Paper Award (2022). Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator of the British Council-funded TRANSABE-EDU project (2024). Active in global urban resilience studies and educational reform. Labs/Teams: Leads international collaborations on urban sustainability and pedagogical innovation through UNESCO/UIA networks and partnerships with institutions in Malaysia, Turkey, and Serbia.

• Urban Morphology
• Urban Planning
• Space Syntax
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Meta Berghauser Pont is a Professor of Urban Morphology and Urban Planning at Chalmers University of Technology. She leads the Spatial Morphology Group (SMoG), focusing on quantitative analysis of urban form, space syntax, and design theory. Key research themes: urban density, sustainable cities, social-ecological systems, pedestrian movement modeling Authored the 2023 book Spacematrix: Space, Density and Urban Form , redefining density metrics Her work bridges analytical urban morphology with practical urban planning applications, particularly in noise/air quality management, transport infrastructure, and digital twin city modeling. She manages pedagogical development for architecture programs at Chalmers. Active projects include: Digital Twin Cities Centre (EU/VINNOVA) Sustainable Urban Form (Formas) Green Infrastructure Integration (Mistra Urban Futures) Multi-scale Climate Proofing (VINNOVA) Urban Design Calculator (Naturvårdsverket) Her lab develops open-source tools like the Place Syntax Tool (PST) for morphological analysis of cities.

Jennifer Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Human Movement Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Nelson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Her office is situated in HAMP 4284. She is affiliated with the College of Science and maintains active research in human-virtual interaction systems. Her research focuses on understanding how humans interact with virtual environments, particularly in crowded scenarios. Key themes include analyzing avoidance behaviors in response to virtual characters, studying the effects of rendering styles on human movement, and developing frameworks to model human-crowd interactions in immersive virtual reality settings. Recent work emphasizes the impact of virtual character dynamics (speed, density, direction) on human navigation patterns, as well as perceptual factors like gesture recognition and proximity effects. Her studies often involve creating experimental frameworks to quantify behavioral responses under varying virtual conditions. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. While no advising information is available, her publications suggest involvement in collaborative research teams focused on virtual reality applications. She contributes to Purdue's initiatives in computational behavioral studies and immersive technology development.

Anne Templetonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Crowd Psychology
• Social Identity Theory
• Emergency Response
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Templeton serves as a Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. She holds a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and leads the research group Identities and Collective Behaviour . Her academic journey includes a PhD from Sussex, MSc from Surrey, and MA (hons) from St Andrews. Her research centers on applying social identity theory to crowd psychology, particularly examining how group dynamics influence safety during emergencies and mass events. Key focus areas include: psychological crowd modeling, first responder communication strategies, and incorporating social identities into evacuation simulations. She develops behavioral interventions to improve public adherence during crises through computational modeling and virtual reality experiments. Her 15 most recent publications reveal strong thematic consistency across emergency management, crowd dynamics, and social identity applications. Recent work emphasizes high-rise evacuation protocols, tunnel fire egress, COP26 protest support mechanisms, and bystander CPR interventions. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of psychology, computational modeling, and public safety practice. Scientific Recognition: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2022) Research Leadership: Principal Investigator for ESRC, DCMS, and Chief Nursing Office grants totaling over £1.8 million, including the £1.377m UKRI project on first responder communication strategies. Current supervision of four PhD students (Waleed Alhajri, Sam Vo, Sayaka Hinata, Kayleigh Smith). Her knowledge exchange extends through government advisory roles including the Scottish Government COVID-19 Behavioural Insights team (2021-2022), UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Science Board (2021), and Sports Grounds Safety Authority consultation (2020). Media engagements feature BBC, Reuters, and The Conversation coverage of Hajj crowd safety and stadium atmosphere research.

Raktim Mitraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Active Transportation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raktim Mitra is a Professor and Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University, co-directing the TransForm Research Laboratory. His expertise spans the built environment, travel behavior, and health linkages, with a focus on active transportation, micromobility, and healthy communities. Mitra teaches courses in Transportation Planning, Healthy Communities, and Research Methods. His research explores how urban planning impacts physical activity and wellbeing, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, and micromobility users. Current projects include pandemic-era travel behavior shifts, cycling infrastructure impacts, and children’s outdoor play. He has led studies on post-pandemic active transportation policies, equity in street reallocation, and mobility for students with disabilities. Key funded research areas include cycling facility efficacy, post-pandemic active transportation, student travel wellbeing, and e-scooter policy. Mitra’s work bridges academic inquiry with practical solutions, emphasizing equity and sustainability in urban environments. His laboratory focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to transportation-land use-health interactions. Publications highlight pandemic mobility shifts, gendered cycling behavior, and the role of neighborhood environments in child health. Mitra collaborates on community science initiatives like Canada’s Pedal Poll, analyzing cycling demographics and infrastructure use patterns.

• Computer Vision
• 3D Reconstruction
• Perceptual Information Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

SATO Jun holds the position of Professor at the Department of Information Engineering (メディア情報分野) within the Faculty of Engineering at Nagoya Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Information Engineering from the University of Cambridge (1993–1996) and previously served as a Research Assistant at Cambridge (1996–1998). His research focuses on perceptual information processing and intelligent informatics, with specializations in computer vision, 3D reconstruction, and optical engineering applications. He has authored influential books like Computer Vision - Geometry of Vision (1999) and Computer Graphics (2017), and contributed to international publications such as Springer's Computer Vision: A Reference Guide (2020). Key professional roles include serving as President of the IEEE Nagoya Branch since 2023, Associate Editor of the International Journal of Computer Vision (Springer, 2010–present), and committee member for various organizations including Japan's Ministry of Education (2015–present) and the Nagoya City Business Potential Evaluation Committee (2008–2015). He has been recognized with prestigious awards including the BMVC Best Science Paper Prize (1994, 1997) and ITE Niwa-Takayanagi Prize (2015). His research extends to industrial collaborations, evidenced by patents like the "3D Information Presentation Device" (2014–2017) and "Position Detecting Device" (2016–2019). Recent work emphasizes applications in automotive safety, occluded object reconstruction, and novel imaging systems using advanced optical configurations and neural networks.

Mitra Baratchiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spatio-Temporal Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Mobility Data Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mitra Baratchi is an Associate Professor at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) , Leiden University. She leads the Spatio-temporal data Analysis and Reasoning (STAR) research group, co-leads the Automated Design of Algorithms (ADA) group, and founded the Special Interest Group on Spatio-Temporal Data Mining (SIG-SDTM) . PhD from University of Twente (Mobility Data) Master’s/Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Iran Research Interests focus on automated pattern extraction from spatio-temporal data across urban, environmental, and industrial domains. Key applications include: Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) for Earth Observations Time-Series Forecasting for public health (e.g., pandemic modeling) Urban Mobility Optimization with ESA, Honda, and municipalities Reliable Vehicular Communication Systems Smart Garments for Health Risk Detection Geocast Protocols for Internet-wide Communication Grant Highlights include €120K NWO-Aspasia, €2.9M Marie Skłodowska-Curie, €350K NWO-KLEIN, and €135K Center for BOLD Cities funding. She has supervised 12 PhD students and 4 current Master’s students since 2011, with notable best paper award at WWIC'16. Teaching includes Machine Learning (2020-present) and Urban Computing (2018-present) at Leiden, plus past courses in Data Visualization, Software Engineering, and Research Methods.

Johan Rahmمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Psychology
• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Human-Environment Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Johan Rahm serves as an Associate Senior Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture and Built Environment. He is also a profile area member for both the LTH Profile Area: Photon Science and Technology and the LU Profile Area: Nature-based Future Solutions. His work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals through his research on sustainable urban environments. Rahm's research focuses on human-environment interactions with special attention to sustainable urban mobility. He investigates how environmental characteristics like greenery and street lighting affect pedestrian and bicyclist experiences, how outdoor lighting impacts mobility and safety perceptions during darkness, and how people's interactions with nature influence wellbeing. His work also examines how values and attitudes affect environment-related choices and behaviors, including how physical environments trigger goal-frames that influence consumption decisions. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban lighting, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and the psychological aspects of urban design. His research spans transportation engineering, environmental psychology, and sustainable urban development, with particular attention to how daylight and darkness conditions affect urban experiences. Scientific Recognition Highly commended at the IAPS Young Researchers best paper award 2014 Rahm serves as course director for TFRG30: e-Environmental Psychology and teaches in the Sustainable Urban Design master programme (SUDes) and at the Lund University Agenda 2030 Research School. He is actively involved in multiple research projects including Urban Arena, LULL (Lund University Living Lab), and studies on lighting along pedestrian and bicycle paths. His collaborative network extends across numerous departments and disciplines at Lund University, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work on human-environment interactions in urban settings.

• Urban Analytics
• Evidence-Based Design
• Spatial-Configurational Network Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Kayvan Karimi is a leading academic and practitioner in urban analytics and spatial design at University College London (UCL), holding the position of Professor of Urban Analytics and Spatial Design at the Bartlett School of Architecture. He directs the MSc and MRes programmes in Space Syntax: Architecture and Cities and serves as a director of Space Syntax Limited, a UCL spin-off company. With over 30 years of experience, he bridges academic research and professional practice in urban design, planning, and architecture. Education: PhD, University College London, 1998 Research Interests: His work focuses on spatial-configurational analysis, urban morphology, strategic planning, transport networks, urban regeneration, and evidence-based design methodologies. He explores macro-scale city planning down to micro-scale public space design, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice. Current projects include studies on waterway impacts, participatory design tools, and urban growth patterns in cities like Dar es Salaam and Amsterdam. He also investigates the socio-economic implications of urban spatial structures, such as housing market dynamics. Professional Contributions: He advises on global urban projects and collaborates with institutions worldwide. His work with Space Syntax Limited applies UCL research to real-world design challenges, including masterplanning and heritage conservation. He pioneered lightweight national-scale spatial models for EU contexts and developed methodologies to assess urban resilience post-disasters. Labs & Teams: He leads the Space Syntax Laboratory at UCL, a hub for analytical urban design research. The lab’s interdisciplinary approach combines spatial analysis, agent-based modeling, and geospatial data to address urban challenges.

Pamela Carreno-Medranoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Robot Learning
• Socially Assistive Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pamela Carreno-Medrano is a Lecturer and Early Career Research Representative in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University. Her research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), robot learning, and socially assistive robotics. She holds a PhD in Information & Communication Sciences (Université de Bretagne-Sud), Master's in Computer Science (École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest), and a Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering (Universidad EAFIT). Her work emphasizes human-centered design for intelligent systems, including adaptive navigation algorithms, human-robot collaboration models, and affective computing applications. She leads projects on long-term human-robot interaction and has contributed to interdisciplinary studies on robot ethics and public space integration. Dr. Carreno-Medrano also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Universidad EAFIT and collaborates internationally on sustainable aging technologies through the ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing. Current research themes include aligning task representations between humans and robots, modeling non-goal-driven human behaviors, and socially aware navigation strategies. She actively supervises postgraduate students in HRI, offering projects on interactive robot learning and embodied AI systems.

Richard Romanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Driving Simulation
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Human-Machine Interaction
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Richard Romano is Visiting Professor at the University of Leeds' Institute for Transport Studies and Staff Researcher at General Motors. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering and behavioral science to optimize human-automation interaction. Research develops simulation frameworks for testing autonomous vehicle systems, with focus on pedestrian interaction models and motion cueing algorithms. Current projects analyze how drivers evaluate automated driving styles and manage control transitions. Over 143 publications advance real-time simulation methodologies for vehicle dynamics. He directs projects on human-centered AV design funded by EPSRC and leads doctoral training in human factors engineering.