Climate Adaptation
In response to the growing impacts of climate change, cities must adapt to these evolving conditions. Elevated urban temperatures driven by the interaction of climate change and urban characteristics must be addressed due to their adverse effects on public health.
In the topic of Climate Adaptation, our research interests include, but are not limited to:
- Impacts of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional built environments on urban heat exposure
- Cooling benefits of nature-based solutions, such as green infrastructure and cold airflow
- Spatial inequalities in heat mitigation capacity and the factors contributing to these disparities
Climate Mitigation
Urban areas emit substantial greenhouse gases while also facing greater climate change threats. To proactively break this vicious cycle, cities must pursue pathways toward net-zero emissions through effective urban planning strategies.
In the topic of Climate Mitigation, our research interests include, but are not limited to:
- Effects of local-scale urban form aligned with smart growth principles on carbon emissions
- Role of macro-scale urban spatial structure in carbon emissions
- Spatial mismatch between areas of high emissions and those most vulnerable to climate threats
Urban Modeling
The emergence of various big data and advancements in methodologies provide new opportunities for researchers. In line with this trend, urban environmental studies can now be conducted across spatial scales, from metropolitan areas down to micro-grids, using high-resolution analytical units.
In the topic of Urban Modeling, our research interests include, but are not limited to:
- Application of various spatial datasets in urban climate research
- Simulation of urban climatic conditions across different scales
- Capture of urban spatial structure and built environment characteristics through innovative approaches
