Micromobility-Resilience Hubs Network Research
This research was supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant #2242719, #2345642). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funding organization.
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Research Team
Dr. Chen Chen
Assistant Professor
Oklahoma State University
Dr. Chen investigates human decision-making and behavior within complex systems during emergencies. Leveraging interdisciplinary approaches, his work aims to advance infrastructure resilience, transportation safety, and disaster preparedness.
Core Focus:
• Infrastructure Resilience
• Human Behavior in Disasters
• Transportation Safety
• Agent-based Modeling and Simulations
Dr. Katherine Idziorek
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Dr. Idziorek explores the critical role of social networks and place-based infrastructure in community-scale disaster preparedness. Drawing on her background as a professional urban designer, she bridges urban planning and hazard mitigation to support community wellbeing.
Core Focus:
• Community Resilience
• Social Infrastructure
• Hazard Mitigation
• Urban Heat Mapping
Dr. Stephen Wong
Assistant Professor
University of Alberta
Dr. Wong focuses on building resilient, sustainable, and equitable transportation systems for both everyday conditions and disaster scenarios. Utilizing mixed-method approaches, he translates multidisciplinary research into practice-ready policies for governmental agencies.
Core Focus:
• Resilient Transportation
• Emergency Management Policy
• Shared Mobility
• Behavioral Analysis
Publications
Qiu, Q., Chen, C., Idziorek, K., & Wong, S. D. (2026). The dynamics of bicycles for disaster recovery and relief. Scientific Reports, 16(1), 3903. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-31962-7
Fitch-Polse, D. T., Chen, C., & Wong, S. D. (2024). Bicycles and micromobility for disaster response and recovery. Transport Policy, 149, 259–263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2024.02.015
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