I research, write, give talks, and consult on the topic of the psychological impacts of urban design. I am interested in how the physical and social structure of cities influences how we feel, function, and connect with each other. I did my PhD on the subject of neurourbanism at the University of Waterloo under the supervision of the pre-eminent Professor, Dr. Colin Ellard, a trail-blazer in the field of environmental neuroscience.

Following my PhD I took on a Postdoctoral Researcher at TU Berlin conducting collaborative research with Research Platform Neurourbanism, a transdisciplinary scientific consortium of philosophers, psychiatrists, geneticists, urban designers, neuroscientists, and citizens, all working together to better understand the role cities play in the cause of mental illness.

I am currently focusing my time on my book and consulting in the realm of equitable design – from cities to fashion.

You can read about my recent concept Experiential Equity here and find my scientific publications here.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

Algoma University Bridge Lab Symposium, Sault St Marie, 03/04/24

Zeidler-Evans Architecture of Health Lecture, Toronto, Canada, 10/10/23

Intentional Spaces Summit, Washington DC, USA, 11/10/23

MCC Urban Development Conference, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 11/16/23

You can read my old blog posts here.

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