About Me
I am an incoming Geography PhD student at the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University, under the guidance of Dr. Darren Scott. I obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) in 2024 with a major in Economics for Management Studies, two minors in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Applied Statistics, and a certificate in Computational Social Science. As a research assistant in the Suburban Mobilities Cluster under the supervision of Dr. Steven Farber in the Human Geography Department at UTSC, I am also currently exploring ways to understand and improve transportation accessibility and efficiency in suburban areas, with a particular emphasis on Scarborough, Ontario.
My interests in spatial analysis and econometrics have inspired me to delve into examining the spatial patterns of social issues, with a particular focus on using GIS and statistical tools to visualize and analyze these patterns. With my extensive experience in R programming and proficiency in a variety of GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, I am well-equipped to tackle complex spatial and social problems from a quantitative approach.
Moreover, as a passionate transit enthusiast, I find myself constantly drawn to the topic of public transit and transportation. I enjoy riding buses and trains, and this interest has motivated me to explore ways of enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of public transit. I am eager to utilize my interdisciplinary background to further investigate public transit and transportation issues through data-driven methods, with the aim of finding solutions to improve their functionality and identify service gaps to better serve the vulnerable population in society.
Areas of Interest
Spatial Analysis
Econometrics
Transportation Equity
Public Transit & Micromobility
Cartography & Data Visualization