Abstract: Transportation electrification is promoted for its environmental benefits, but EV adoption shows complex patterns influenced by race and income disparities. Recent studies often overlook regional ownership variations and urban form measures. This study uses actual EV registration data with spatial analyses, revealing an East–West divide in Austin. West Austin… read more
Spatio-temporal patterns of heat index and heat-related Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Abstract: This study investigates the patterns of extreme heat during summers and their link to heat-related Emergency Medical Services (EMS) incidents in Austin-Travis County, Texas, focusing on 2020 and 2021. Analyzing 47,838 heat-related EMS cases, the research identifies significant correlations between high heat index (HI) frequency/intensity and increased EMS incidents,… read more
Evaluating urban fire vulnerability and accessibility to fire stations and hospitals in Austin, Texas
Abstract: Anthropogenic climate change has increased fire frequency and intensity, yet urban fire vulnerability is under-researched. This study identifies fire vulnerability patterns, maps high-risk areas with limited access to fire stations and hospitals, and determines factors contributing to increased fire incidents. A fire vulnerability index was developed using health and… read more
Celebrating UIL Team Member Akhil Mandalapu’s Acceptance to Harvard Medical School
We are thrilled to announce that Akhil Mandalapu, our esteemed undergraduate research assistant alumnus, has been accepted to Harvard Medical School. He will embark on this exciting journey to become a medical doctor starting in August 2024. Profile: Akhil graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University… read more
UT President’s Award for Global Learning
– The Sustainable and Resilient Smart City in Japan – Nagoya University AiCT with Dr. Yatabe Hokkaido University with Prof. Sato Kyoto University Osaka University Tsukuba University with Prof. Van and Prof. Hiroyuki
Twin City
Imagine a city that can predict traffic jams before they happen, optimize energy use based on real-time weather data and even warn residents about how a nearby fire might spread. What once sounded futuristic is now on the horizon thanks in part to researchers from “A Good System for Smart Cities,”… read more
UIL at 2024 Johns Hopkins Center for Climate-Smart Transportation meeting
Dr. Kijin Seong was introducing the Urban Info Lab’ resources to the guests.
Yefu Chen, a member of the Urban Info Lab, officially received a PhD in May 2024
Congratulations to Yefu Chen, a member of the Urban Info Lab, recently received a PhD in Community and Regional Planning from The University of Texas at Austin.
2nd Annual Smart Cities and AI Innovations Symposium
About the Event The Smart Cities and AI Innovations Symposium is a day-long gathering of interdisciplinary professionals across academia and industry to inform, examine, and discuss how generative artificial intelligence impacts our cities. Happening in the Avaya Auditorium on the University of Texas at Austin main campus, this robust program will feature… read more
Spatio-temporal patterns of heat index and heat-related Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Abstract: Research on summertime extreme heat patterns and their link to heat-related Emergency Medical Services (EMS) incidents remains limited, despite rising concerns about heat waves and their health impacts. This study explores spatiotemporal patterns of the heat index (HI) and its relationship to heat-related EMS incidents in Austin-Travis County, Texas,… read more