Research Abstract #3149
Integrative Transport System and Land Use Changes to Induce Physical Activity and Assess Corresponding Health Benefits
Yara Elenany1, Hamda Alraeesi2 and Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh1, (1)American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, (2)American University of Shajrah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Research Abstract #3152
Eudaemonic Design Upstream for Inclusive City Transport Downstream
Jenna Mikus, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Mobility Challenges and Contradictions in Planning Healthy Cities
Jerry Kolo, College of Architecture, Art & Design, Master of Urban Planning Program, American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE and Ragad A. Almashhour, College of Engineering, Engineering Systems Management Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
Integrative Transport System and Land Use Changes to Induce Physical Activity and Assess Corresponding Health Benefits
Yara Elenany1, Hamda Alraeesi2 and Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh1, (1)American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, (2)American University of Shajrah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Research Abstract #3152
Eudaemonic Design Upstream for Inclusive City Transport Downstream
Jenna Mikus, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Mobility Challenges and Contradictions in Planning Healthy Cities
Jerry Kolo, College of Architecture, Art & Design, Master of Urban Planning Program, American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE and Ragad A. Almashhour, College of Engineering, Engineering Systems Management Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh
Ghassan is Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Transport at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. His research focus is on the interaction between urban traffic operations and public health. Ghassan teaches traffic control, in particular, congestion and sustainability in transport systems. He earned a doctoral degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. His academic and industry experience spans 25 years in transport operations and planning with periods at Michigan State University, University of Kentucky, and the Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Worcester, Massachusetts. |
Jenna Mikus
Jenna is a strategic advisor, specializing in experiential design and digital transformation that facilitates health in the built environment. As the founder of the Eudae Group, she leverages her background in engineering, sustainable architecture, and building intelligence to assist building owners/operators and design firms in anticipating and preparing for market trends. These include but are not limited to crafting pragmatic solutions that balance smart & connected portfolios, engaging environments & experiences, and health & wellness-focused designs. Jenna’s primary objective is to design for flourishing health and well-being. She is currently pursuing a PhD while teaching capstone courses across faculties of design, engineering, and business as a sessional academic at QUT in Brisbane, Australia. Her research builds on 20+ years of advisory work conducted with public/private clients across North America, Europe, and Australasia. |
Jerry Kolo
Jerry is a professor in the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. He is the current Program Academic Coordinator of MUP. Jerry’s teaching and research areas are sustainable urban development, environmental and tourism development. Ragad Almashhour is a doctoral student in the Engineering Systems Management program at AUS. Her concentration is Sustainable Construction Management. Ragad earned her master’s degree in urban planning at AUS.
Jerry is a professor in the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. He is the current Program Academic Coordinator of MUP. Jerry’s teaching and research areas are sustainable urban development, environmental and tourism development. Ragad Almashhour is a doctoral student in the Engineering Systems Management program at AUS. Her concentration is Sustainable Construction Management. Ragad earned her master’s degree in urban planning at AUS.