Publications & Research

Advancing the science of 15-minute cities through rigorous research and open knowledge sharing

Leading Research in Urban Transformation

SmartUrbanity's research program represents one of the most comprehensive investigations into 15-minute cities ever undertaken. Our multidisciplinary approach combines cutting-edge urban science, advanced data analytics, and innovative citizen engagement methodologies.

Research Excellence

  • 45+ peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals
  • 850+ citations across the scientific community
  • 12 special journal issues on urban innovation
  • Open access commitment for maximum impact

Research Impact & Recognition

Our research has been recognized by leading urban planning and smart city organizations worldwide. We've received multiple best paper awards and our findings are actively shaping policy discussions at the European level.

15 Journal Publications (2024)
25 Conference Presentations
8 Policy Briefs

Key Research Themes

Our research spans multiple interconnected domains of urban science and technology

Urban Computing & AI

Advanced computational methods for urban analysis, including machine learning models for accessibility prediction, urban simulation algorithms, and real-time data processing systems.

12 publications 156 citations

Citizen Engagement Innovation

Novel approaches to participatory urban planning, including gamification strategies, digital participation platforms, and methods for inclusive community involvement in city development.

8 publications 203 citations

Spatial Accessibility Analysis

Cutting-edge methodologies for measuring and visualizing urban accessibility, including multi-modal transport analysis, service coverage optimization, and equity assessment frameworks.

15 publications 298 citations

Policy Analytics & Evaluation

Evidence-based policy analysis, impact assessment methodologies, and evaluation frameworks for measuring the effectiveness of urban interventions and policy implementations.

6 publications 89 citations

Sustainable Urban Development

Research on environmental sustainability, carbon footprint reduction, and climate adaptation strategies within the context of 15-minute city transformations and urban resilience.

4 publications 67 citations

Data Ethics & Privacy

Critical research on data governance, privacy protection in smart cities, algorithmic fairness, and ethical frameworks for responsible urban data collection and usage.

3 publications 45 citations

Recent Publications

Latest research outputs from our team

Research Impact & Recognition

Measuring the global influence of SmartUrbanity research

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Total Citations

Research Awards

Special Journal Issues

Access Our Research

Multiple ways to engage with our research outputs and findings

Open Access Commitment

We believe in open science and making research accessible to all. Every SmartUrbanity publication is available through open access repositories, ensuring maximum visibility and impact for our findings.

Repository Access

  • Zenodo EU Research Repository
  • SmartUrbanity Publications Portal
  • Partner Institution Repositories
  • ResearchGate Project Profile
  • Google Scholar Collection
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Citation Guidelines

Standard Citation Format:

Author(s). (Year). Title. Journal/Conference, Volume(Issue), pages. DOI

Funding Acknowledgment:

"This work was supported by the European Union's DUT Partnership under the SmartUrbanity project."

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