

Dr Tazyeen Alam
Spatial Planning & Territorial Intelligence Specialist
Spatial Data Science, Urban Systems & Evidence-Based Planning for Sustainable and Equitable Territories
My research and professional practice explore how spatial structure, environmental systems, mobility and socio-economic conditions shape urban and territorial dynamics. Combining spatial analysis, urban morphology, GIS and spatial data science with planning knowledge, I develop evidence-based approaches to understanding territorial change and to supporting sustainable, resilient, and equitable development.
My work spans research, teaching, and applied planning across Europe, South Asia, and Africa, with a focus on translating spatial evidence into interpretable models, planning strategies, and implementable interventions.
Areas of Study
Spatial Structure & Territorial Dynamics
Urban morphology · Accessibility · Spatial configuration · Mobility · Territorial change
Sustainable & Resilient Territories
Environmental systems · Climate resilience · Water sensitivity · Socio-ecological systems
Evidence-Based Planning & Territorial Governance
Spatial data science · GIS · Scenario modelling · Planning decisions · Governance
Latest Research Publications
Alam, T. (2026). Governance as the determinant of NbS feasibility: A spatial diagnostic framework for urban watersheds in Kolkata. Environmental Development, 60, 101539. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101539
Alam, T*., Saraiva, M., & Garau, C. (2026). Aligning Transit Provision with Urban Morphology: A Diagnostic Assessment of Porto and Cagliari. Cities, 178, 107306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2026.107306
Alam, T.*, Dastoum, M., Askarizad, R., & Garau, C. (2026). Morphological and Fractal Diagnostics for Sustainable Transport Planning in Sensitive Tourism Landscapes. Sustainable Cities and Society. 143, 107365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2026.107365.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Urban & Territorial Planning, University of Cagliari, Italy
Climate & Urban Sustainability Consultant
(Landscape & Public Realm)
Bantu Studio | Research & Design
Team of Barcelona, Spain & Africa
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