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Peter J. Crank is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo. He received his PhD in Geography from Arizona State University (ASU). His research primarily focuses on urban climate impacts, neighborhood scale urban design, microclimates, and human health. Peter's work has examined the effects of extreme heat and air quality on vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly, and involves neighborhood planning and design initiatives. He has worked on significant projects such as Cooling Singapore 2.0 with Singapore Management University. While at ASU, he contributed to the Urban Climate Research Center and the Health Urban Environments Initiative, focusing on various aspects of urban climate, including field measurements and remote sensing. His academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University (MSU) and further studies in applied climate geography. Peter's research seeks to address questions related to modeling urban spaces and understanding the impact of urban climate on human health. His areas of expertise encompass urban climate, urban overheating, urban environmental health, and microclimate modeling.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.