Urban AI Hub is an esteemed research collective housed within the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The hub brings together a dynamic group of scholars and higher degree researchers with shared and complementary expertise in the fields of smart and sustainable cities, communities, and artificial intelligence (AI). Under the leadership of Professor Tan Yigitcanlar, who founded and directs the group, the hub focuses on pioneering research and innovative approaches to urban challenges.
Currently, the hub hosts 13 PhD researchers who are delving into various topics related to smart and sustainable urbanisation and AI. These researchers are exploring innovative solutions and contributing to the global discourse on how technology can enhance urban living. In addition to its current cohort, the hub boasts a strong network of alumni, including 24 former PhD and MPhil researchers who now hold academic positions at prestigious universities in Australia and abroad. These alumni, along with a dozen senior academic affiliate members from QUT and other leading universities worldwide, provide invaluable support and networking opportunities for the hub’s researchers.
This research hub along with its extended network not only enhances the academic and professional development of current members but also fosters a collaborative environment that drives the hub’s mission to advance knowledge and practice in the realm of smart and sustainable cities and AI.
The Leader of Urban AI Hub
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Professor Tan Yigitcanlar
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Tan Yigitcanlar is a distinguished Australian researcher known for his significant contributions to urban studies, sustainability, technology and planning. He is a Professor at the Queensland University of Technology’s School of Architecture and Built Environment and serves in multiple leadership roles. He leads the QUT Urban AI Hub, the QUT...
The PhD Researchers of Urban AI Hub
Past Members
Completed Doctoral Theses
Modelling Urban Heat Vulnerability Through Machine Learning and Remote Sensing
Li, Fei (2025) Modelling Urban Heat Vulnerability Through Machine Learning and Remote Sensing
A methodology for identifying typologies to improve innovation district outcomes: The case of South East Queensland
Adu McVie, Rosemary Sokalamis (2023) A methodology for identifying typologies to improve innovation district outcomes: The case of South East Queensland
Challenges and opportunities in the adoption of autonomous demand responsive transit (ADRT) by adult residents of South East Queensland
Golbabaei, Fahimeh (2023) Challenges and opportunities in the adoption of autonomous demand responsive transit (ADRT) by adult residents of South East Queensland
Redefining the role of higher education: The case of third mission practices of Icelandic universities
Karlsdottir, Verena (2023) Redefining the role of higher education: The case of third mission practices of Icelandic universities.
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Investigating the implications of peri-urbanisation on climate change risk: The cases of Brisbane and Dhaka
Mortoja, MD Golam (2022) Investigating the implications of peri-urbanisation on climate change risk: The cases of Brisbane and Dhaka
Opportunities and challenges of and perceptions on digital technology-driven innovative disaster management approaches
Development and testing the validity of a methodological framework to assess transport-related social exclusion
Mohamed, Mohd Afzan Bin (2019) Development and testing the validity of a methodological framework to assess transport-related social exclusion
A methodological approach for establishing place quality in Australian innovation districts
Esmaeilpoorarabi, Niusha (2019) A methodological approach for establishing place quality in Australian innovation districts
Built environment impact on pedestrian route choice behaviour
Shatu, Farjana M. (2019) Built environment impact on pedestrian route choice behaviour: Shortest vs. least directional change routes
A conceptual approach for place making in knowledge and innovation spaces
Pancholi, Surabhi A. (2018) A conceptual approach for place making in knowledge and innovation spaces: Case investigations from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
Modelling the transport impacts of urban growth scenarios
Perveen, Sajida (2018) Modelling the transport impacts of urban growth scenarios: A perspective from South East Queensland, Australia
Investigating variation in bus ridership rates within localised areas of a sub-tropical city
Kashfi, Syeed Anta (2016) Investigating variation in bus ridership rates within localised areas of a sub-tropical city
Reforming technology company incentive programs for achieving knowledge-based economic development
Marques, Jamile Sabatini (2016) Reforming technology company incentive programs for achieving knowledge-based economic development:a Brazil-Australia comparative study
Measurement of transit network accessibility based on access stop choice behaviour
Malekzadeh, Ali (2015) Measurement of transit network accessibility based on access stop choice behaviour
A methodology to develop an urban transport disadvantage framework
Rashid, Kushairi (2013) A methodology to develop an urban transport disadvantage framework : the case of Brisbane, Australia
A micro-level indexing model for the assessment of sustainable urban ecosystems
Dizdaroglu, Didem (2013) A micro-level indexing model for the assessment of sustainable urban ecosystems
The integrated land use and transportation indexing model
Dur, Fatih (2012) The integrated land use and transportation indexing model : assessing the sustainability of the Gold Coast, Australia
Developing a framework for planning healthy communities
Gudes, Ori (2012) Developing a framework for planning healthy communities : the Logan Beaudesert health decision support system
Measuring neighbourhood sustainability
Teriman, Suharto (2012) Measuring neighbourhood sustainability : a comparative analysis of residential types in Malaysia
Impact of urban traffic and climate change on water quality from road runoff
Completed Masters Theses
Opportunities and adoption constraints of artificial intelligence in the construction industry: A scoping study
Regona, Massimo (2022) Opportunities and adoption constraints of artificial intelligence in the construction industry: A scoping study
Understanding the state-of-the-art, emerging trends and impacts of smart homes on future living
Li, Wenda (2022) Understanding the state-of-the-art, emerging trends and impacts of smart homes on future living
Understanding approaches in urban planning for alleviating disaster impacts
Almeida, Jairo (2022) Understanding approaches in urban planning for alleviating disaster impacts.
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Contributions of international events on local development: The case of the knowledge cities world summit in Bento Gonçalves
Michelam, Larissa Diana (2021) Contributions of international events on local development: The case of the knowledge cities world summit in Bento Gonçalves.
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Anne David 
Sk Tahsin Hossain 
Wenda Li 
Yi Song Liu 
Ke Liu 
Raveena Marasinghe 
Ken Chalapan Polin 
Massimo Regona 
Sajani Senadheera 
Abdulrazzaq Shaamala 
Niklas Tilly 
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citations on Scopus