Simulation and Modeling

  • Economic and Demographic Forecasting modeling for the Champaign Urbana metropolitan area, with LEAM Group, USA
  • Long range comprehensive planning for St. Louis Region using cellular automata based spatial dynamic model to evaluate impact of alternative policy decisions on regional sustainability – social, economic and environmental with LEAM Group, USA

 
Land-use Evolution and Impact Assessment Model

  • Developed a coupled Input-Output Econometric Model to analyze changes in regional economic and demographic structures and its impact on future land-use under alternative policies. Applied to Tri County region of Peoria, 10 county region of St. Louis, USA, 2001-2006
  • Developed a spatial interaction model to analyze the impacts of urban distress on regional growth and explore the impacts of remedial policies; Applied to the 10 county region of St. Louis, USA, 2003-2006
  • Developed conceptual model to identify potential public investment areas to maximize returns on regional government expenditure, etc. Applied to the 10 county region of St. Louis, USA, 2003-2006