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Po Nien Chen

Senior Spatial Analyst

I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of the city as a living organism — a dynamic system where people live, move, work and connect. When cities function well, every part interacts in balance, supporting growth and adaptability over time. It’s this interconnectedness that drives my interest in spatial analysis and urban systems.

Over the past 10 years, through both research and consultancy, I’ve focused on understanding the relationship between people and space, how urban form influences our daily lives, and how movement patterns shape how we interact with each other and with place. With a background in civil engineering and architectural design, I bring a multidisciplinary lens to work that focuses not only on the static layout of cities, but also on the dynamic flows that bring them to life. I use spatial data, network analysis and statistical modelling to uncover insights that inform design and planning strategies — always with the aim of making cities more equitable, accessible, and resilient.

I develop tools that integrate geospatial and socio-economic data with emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and large language models. My goal is to help planners and designers see the bigger picture, drawing together social, spatial, and economic dimensions to support evidence-led decision-making. I believe that by combining technical precision with strategic thinking, we can decode complex urban systems and design places that work better for everyone.

 

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