The Team
Yichun Du
My academic background includes training in urban planning and spatial analysis, and my research focuses on applying quantitative methods to address key issues in transportation geography and urban planning. Drawing on my expertise, I engage in spatial analysis using GIS to examine phenomena from a geographical perspective. I am passionate about contributing to the understanding of urban transportation systems through rigorous research and analysis. My PhD research, under the supervision of Dr. Raktim Mitra, aims to explore the dynamic interplay between cycling infrastructure developments, travel behaviour changes, and considerations of transportation equity, particularly within the context of post-pandemic Canada.
Samuel Lee
I am a graduate student in the Master of Planning (MPL) program. My academic and professional background is in real estate, finance, and banking, which has shaped my interest in the intersection of land use and transportation. My current research focus is on travel behaviour and emerging mobility tools, evaluating transportation adoption models to better understand how individuals make travel decisions. I am working under the supervision of Professor Sweet.
Xu Yingqi
I am a PhD student in economic geography with a background in spatial analysis. My research focuses on travel behaviour and active transportation, with particular emphasis on cycling infrastructure and transportation networks. I am a joint PhD student, conducting research under the supervision of Dr. Raktim Mitra.
Brandon Truong
I am a graduate student in the Master of Planning and Urban Development Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. With academic experience in planning and health sciences at the University of Alberta and professional experience in community-based non-profit organizations, I am passionate about creating more equitable urban and suburban transportation networks. I am currently working with Dr. Raktim Mitra to evaluate the barriers to the use of shared electric micromobility services and their potential to strengthen transportation networks in suburban communities.
Setareh Faizi
I am a PhD student in Policy Studies with an academic background in Architecture and Interior Design. My research interests centre on children’s voices in urban planning and design, child-friendly cities, and the role of urban policy in shaping equitable and inclusive environments for children. I am supervised by Dr. Raktim Mitra and am actively involved in the National Active School Streets Initiative as a Research Assistant.
Lucas La Marca
I am an undergraduate Urban Planning student and Lab Coordinator at TransForm Lab. I am passionate about transportation planning, urban design, and sustainability. I am especially interested in how transportation planning and urban design shape accessible, well-designed cities and influence how people move through and experience urban spaces.
Calvin Wong
I am a post-baccalaureate student in the Urban and Regional Planning program at Toronto Metropolitan University, with an academic background in sociology, geography, and geographic information science from Western University. Under the supervision of Dr. Matthias Sweet, my research explores the evolution and future of transportation finance in Ontario. I am currently supporting the development of a predictive model to forecast transportation funding needs across the province.
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