Projects
Realizing potentials of nature-based climate shelters in school environments for urban transformation University of Antwerp
Characterising the impact of urban green initiatives on cultural heritage environments. University of Antwerp
Characterization and minimization of human RF-EMF exposure in realistic urban environments Ghent University
As telecommunications networks evolve to cope with ever-increasing user demands, so does our
exposure induced by radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF). Though in most countries
legislation through science-based limits restrict this exposure, our methods to accurately
characterize it in our everyday environments are lacking in efficiency and are based on strict
assumptions. This research ...
The City is my Church. Constraints and opportunities of urban and rural environments for social capital in contemporary society Ghent University
Traditionally, rural environments have been celibrated as fertile grounds for social solidarity, while urban places were accused of being obstacles for building close and helpful ties. These traditional views have been challenged by authors emphasizing the positive aspects of large settlements and others denying the relevance of the rural-urban divide. The central concern of this dissertation is to find out to what extent rural and urban ...
Analyzing and modeling spatiotemporal behavior of pedestrians in urban environments using location-aware technologies and GIS Ghent University
This postdoc project seeks to make a significant contribution in analyzing and modeling pedestrian movements in urban environments. The aim is to develop and implement novel methodologies for (i) analyzing revealed behaviour, (ii) modeling potential behaviour and (iii) predicting future behaviour of pedestrians.
The importance of airborne bacterial endotoxins in an urban environment University of Antwerp
The importance of airborne bacterial endotoxins in an urban environment. University of Antwerp
Capacities for Resilient and Inclusive Urban Public Transport Infrastructure and Built Environment Vrije Universiteit Brussel
benefits and enhancing economic viability. It remains unclear how socially just these attempts and their outcomes are in terms of
who benefits (distribution), whose needs are considered (recognition), who decides and how (participation). The close relationship
between the built environment and ...
Evaluating the influence of the physical environment on transport-related physical activity by agent-based simulation models of urban interventions. Ghent University
Engaging in sufficient physical activity is known to decrease the risk of poor health and premature
mortality, due to its impact on several noncommunicable diseases (e.g. heart disease). Urban
interventions in the physical environment (e.g. improved sidewalks) to promote active transport
are powerful tools to increase physical activity levels. However, urban interventions are not under
the control of the evaluating ...