My research focuses on the design and evaluation of climate-adaptive urban environments through the integration of microclimate modeling, Geo-AI, nature-based solutions, and environmental performance analytics. I develop hybrid physics–AI frameworks that link outdoor thermal comfort, active living, public health, and equity with ecological and carbon footprint assessment, positioning urban design as a measurable environmental and health intervention.
My work advances data-driven planning and design strategies that use spatial modeling and environmental simulation to shape human behavior, reduce heat vulnerability, lower ecological and carbon impacts, and support the creation of equitable, resilient, and low-carbon urban systems under climate change.
My expertise lies in integrating physics-based environmental simulation, and geospatial analytics to investigate the complex interactions between human behavior, urban form, and natural systems under climate change. This work aims to generate both scientific knowledge and applied design frameworks for shaping climate-adaptive, low-carbon, and ecologically efficient communities.
My goal is to promote enviornmental sustainability through resilient design.
How do health and social inequalities shape urban heat exposure in New Orleans?
This study examines disparities in urban heat exposure across New Orleans, identifying vulnerable populations and analyzing the health impacts. It leverages geospatial and socioeconomic data to propose equitable strategies for mitigating heat-related risks and improving community resilience.
This paper examines the relationship between land surface temperature (LST), land use, and socioeconomic variables, highlighting disparities in heat exposure. It identifies impervious surfaces and vegetation as primary drivers and explores equity-focused strategies to mitigate urban heat impacts.
Are urban greening projects making our city greener? This project applies remote sensing approaches to measure the change of green in Philadelphia Navy Yard.