Qian He

Qian He is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability at Rowan University and the principal investigator of the Community Action for Resilience and Equity Lab. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners with a PhD in Urban Planning and Public Policy. Her research focuses on the risks and resilience of vulnerable communities at the intersection of the urban built environment, public policy, and governance. He uses advanced modeling and urban informatics techniques to examine how planning decisions and public policies shape the well-being of historically disadvantaged communities facing natural and societal hazards. Her work explores the impacts of sea-level rise, disaster aid, and extreme weather events on mobility and housing stability, as well as the role of transit accessibility, eviction risk, and systemic inequalities in shaping community resilience. Through her research and teaching, she aims to inform equitable planning and policy solutions that strengthen adaptive capacity and social justice. He's work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, among other agencies.