Modelling socio-spatial dynamics
The near-pervasive adoption of mobile devices and the growing use of sensors embedded in physical environments are enabling a new generation of models for studying human-environment interactions.
Data Stories in Space
This is an interview for IBM’s SpacePod podcast series, discussing the impact of data and technology on spatial intelligence, with thoughts about the effect the current COVID-19 pandemic is having on our relationship with space.
How sensor data gets smart
Talk delivered at The Things Conference. Discussing the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful ways in which data traces from digitised physical interactions can be converted into actionable insights…
Digitally sensing people-place interactions
Introducing recent research and development in urban cognitive analytics to sense population dynamics and people-place interactions
Smart Cities, Smarter Citizens
The rise of digital intelligence and how the internet of things is altering spatial decision-making: mapping the journey from carrying a mobile phone to embracing cognitive prosthetics… Read More
Imagining a future with connected cars
As governments and city administrations grant permission to test automated and connected vehicles on urban roads, a future of self-driving cars looks increasingly likely. What impact might it have on human behaviour? Read More
Micro-scale and Smart Cities
Micro-scaling products and services is becoming not only possible, but is perhaps the optimal solution for smart sustainable cities Read More
Identity and Anonymity
In the coming years most of us will be carrying or wearing smart technology. How to manage the digital trails we emit in everyday interactions? We need solutions that can protect both our identity and our right to anonymity Read More
Global Mayors and Smart Cities
What are the challenges facing large cities over the next 50 years, how will cities becomes ‘smarter’, what risks do digital technologies introduce, and will a global parliament of mayors help or hinder?
What makes a city smart?
Use of the phrase ‘Smart City’ has been dominated by technology companies designing city-wide systems with embedded sensors capturing and adapting to real-time feedback. But what really makes a city smart?
