Leila Bahrami

Landscape Designer

Climate Resilience Researcher



Research Interest

Climate Change & Resilience;

Microclimate Modeling & Thermal Comfort;

Community Health & Active Living;

Nature-Based Solutions & Ecological Footprint;



Remote Sensing; Hybrid Physics–AI Modeling

Lifecycle Assessment & Ecological Cost Evaluation

ENVI-MET; Urban Environmental Simulation



Background

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.


Mission

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.


Research

Health and social inequalities in Urban Heat Exposure Areas in New Orleans

2024-10-01

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.

Impacts of Land Use and Socioeconomic Patterns on Urban Heat Island in Baltimore City

2020-05-01

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.

Greening Philadelphia:
Measuring Impacts of Urban Greening Projects

2020-12-18

Are urban greening projects making our city greener? This project applies remote sensing approaches to measure the change of green in Philadelphia Navy Yard.