My Publications
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Violence, city size and geographical isolation in African cities
This study explores the hypothesis that smaller, isolated cities in Africa may experience a heightened intensity of violence against civilians....
Metros reduce car use in European cities but trams do not
This study compares the modal share in European cities, analyzing the differences between those that have a metro, a tram...
Urban sprawl is associated with reduced access and increased costs of water and sanitation
Here we quantify the impact of urban form on access to water. We craft comparable urban forms for over 100...
Observing Cities as a Complex System
We review some urban scaling principles and explore ways to analyse variations within the same city.
Commentary: A road map for future data-driven urban planning and environmental health research
Better understanding through harmonising and analysing data in large numbers of cities is essential to identifying the most effective means...Older publications
Jan / 2025
Exploring the nexus of urban form, transport, environment and health in large-scale urban studies: A state-of-the-art scoping review
Jan / 2025
Quantifying the stability of refugee populations: a case study in Austria
Jan / 2025
The diaspora model for human migration
Mar / 2024
The ABC of mobility
Sep / 2023
Reducing cartel recruitment is the only way to lower violence in Mexico
Jul / 2023
Arguments for building The Circle and not The Line in Saudi Arabia
