ISF Workshop: Urban innovation through
walkability and spatial cognition
September 19-21, 2022, Tel Aviv University
Dr. Amit Birenboim
Amit Birenboim is a senior lecturer in the Department of Geography and Head of the Urban Vitality Lab at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dr. Birenboim received his degrees: BA in Sociology and Geography; MA in Geography; MBA; and Ph.D. in Geography from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His main academic interests include: the promotion of healthy and vital cities, and spatial behavior, leisure and tourism . In his studies, he implements state-of-the-art measurement techniques including GPS, smartphone devices, virtual reality, and portable sensors to closely monitor behaviors.
Abstract:
Academic and conceptual background
Itzhak Omer is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Human Environment and Head of the Urban Space Analysis Laboratory at Tel Aviv University. His researches conducts on spatial behavior in an urban environment with a focus on the relationship between movement and the morphological, functional and environmental characteristics of the urban Environment.
The areas of his academic interest include: urban morphology, urban movement, pedestrian modeling, agent-based urban models, spatial behavior, spatial perception and cognition, urban systems and Israeli cities. Prof. Omer received his Ph.D. from Tel Aviv University (with distinction).
Session 2: Cognition, Walking and Walkability (Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, 12:00-13:30 IL)
