Faculty

I have a B.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin, an M.A. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Florida, and a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

My research primarily focuses on relationships between residential location, transportation systems, and destination access.

The ability to reach destinations is central to our lives. People travel every day for a wide range of purposes, including commuting to work or school, visiting hospitals and supermarkets, accessing public facilities, and engaging in other activities. Ideally, an urban transportation system should provide everyone with a means of reaching their destinations efficiently, safely, and affordably. In reality, however, some people face limitations on their daily mobility due to economic, physical, or other circumstances, creating inequities in access to transportation.

In my research, I identify people who face difficulties accessing destinations, quantify the extent of their constraints, and analyze existing policies. Based on these findings, I evaluate concrete approaches and measures for developing more equitable and effective transportation systems.

Urban planning is a field that is closely connected to our everyday lives and has a significant influence on the way we live.

The type of housing we live in, the characteristics of our neighborhoods, the modes of transportation we use, and the destinations we travel to are all closely connected to urban planning policies and regulations. I believe that objectively analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the communities in which we live, as well as the processes through which these places have developed, can help us create environments that respond more efficiently and effectively to the needs of individuals. It can also enable us to create more equitable and livalbe places in which all residents have the opportunity to participate.