- I am a Professor of Spatial Science at the Centre for Spatial Analysis and Policy at the School of Geography, University of Leeds, UK. I have a PhD in Geography and undergraduate degrees in Computer Science (BSc) and Multidiciplinary Informatics (MSc). For contact details, please see my School of Geography web page.
- Most of my research focuses on the development of computer models that help us to understand social phenomena. I have a particular interest in simulations of crime patterns (the topic of my PhD thesis), and in models that can be used to describe the flows of people around cities. More recently, I have become in interested in how we can use 'big data', agent-based modelling, and smart cities initiatives to reduce the impacts of phenomena like pollution or crime. For more details, see my current projects.
- I am currently leading two research projects: SURF and DUST (funded by the European Research Council).
Recent posts
New book: ABM for Criminological Theory Testing
28 January 2021
28 January 2021
New paper: Future Developments in Geographical ABMs
13 December 2020
13 December 2020
Building cities from slime mould...
27 May 2020
27 May 2020
Coronavirus and crime
13 May 2020
13 May 2020
Special Issue: Innovations in Spatial ABMs
20 April 2020
20 April 2020
New paper: Volcano Evacuation with an ABM
2 April 2020
2 April 2020