Research Areas

Research areas of IUS are developed based on “decarbonization and digitalization” as the main concept. Grounding from that, IUS develops 3 research areas with 10 sub-areas.

Urban Planning and Analytics

Urban Planning and Analytics focuses on the use of urban data, spatial intelligence, digital documentation, and analytical methods to support evidence-based urban and regional planning. It covers planning-oriented research related to remote sensing, urban analytics, data engineering, decision support, and historic urban landscape studies. 

Sub-areas:

  • Infrastructure and Built Assets
  • Digital Intelligence and Data
  • Spatial Planning
  • Transportation and Mobility
  • Heritage and Cultural Preservation

Sustainable Infrastructure and Technology System

Sustainable Infrastructure and Technology Systems focuses on the development, assessment, and management of sustainable physical infrastructure and technology systems. It covers energy, water, infrastructure, vehicle technology, electrification, mobility-related technologies, asset management, and engineering systems that support resilient and low-carbon urban development. 

Sub-areas:

  • Infrastructure and Built Assets
  • Decision Management
  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Transportation and Mobility
  • Heritage and Cultural Preservation
  • Digital Intelligence and Data

Smart Urban Living

This theme focuses on the integration of technology, intelligent systems, social dimensions, and cultural values to improve quality of life in urban areas. It covers digital urban services, intelligent systems, health and social well-being, cultural heritage, museum and public experiences, and technology-enabled urban living. 

Sub-areas:

  • Urban Living and Social Well-being
  • Digital intelligence and Data
  • Decision Management
  • Heritage and Cultural Preservation
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