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MAIN FIELDS OF RESEARCH

Research is focused mainly in the developing issues of the Asian countries; the impact of information technology on the urban and regional development; the importance of computer programming on transportation systems, and; globalization and changing of national economies.
 

Growth Management of Mega Cities +

The research is focused on planning system and management policies for Asian cities. Cities as outcome of many factors including economic development are considered engines of growth. In the framework of developing countries, cities are facing a rapid growth, which followed by infrastructure deficiencies and land consumption. The research is focused on treatment of existing structures, in terms of upgrading and formulating policies regarding to future management of the rapid growth toward sustainability.
 

Telework and Telecommuting +

Telework and telecommuting are changing the structure of cities and the patterns of regional development. The research assess the impact of information technology on land uses such as residential and office locations.
 

Theory of the Asian Cities +

Research is focused on the planning system and institutional framework of cities in Asian countries. Case studies are chosen in countries like: Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, and so on, and the research is conducted to develop planning techniques for rehabilitation and controlling the urbanization process urban fringe of large cities.
 

the Environmental Issues and Transportation +

Research is carried out in different cities with different transportation systems to assess the impact of computer programming on family budget and reduction of energy consumption. Using GIS software program, the research is focused on stimulating efficient models for the above reason and for protecting the environment through reduction of energy consumption.
 

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