With a background in geospatial and computer science, Dr Alan Both’s research focuses on developing spatial indicators for quantifying the health and liveability of the urban environment as well as adding a spatial context to agent-based modelling.

Through projects including JIBE, THAT-Melbourne, and the Australian Urban Observatory, Dr Both has developed automated processes for deriving a variety of spatial indicators covering the health impacts of increased physical activity through active transport, access to and visibility of public greenspace, walkability, and access to amenities.

Dr Both is also developing algorithms to generate transport networks, synthetic population and travel demand models, along with other spatial indicators for use in evaluating the health impacts of transport interventions.