Now Innovating: Smart Cities through transportation optimization

In this episode of Now Innovating, a research-to-impact series at the University of Calgary, we speak with Dr. Lina Kattan, PhD, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering, and Canada Research Chair in Integrative Transportation Systems Through Automation and Connectivity.

Kattan discusses how transportation systems are key to creating smart and sustainable cities, and highlights her research exploring different traffic management solutions with connected and automated vehicles. She speaks to how applied research through the Urban Alliance responds to the City of Calgary’s needs. Lina also shares how a transdisciplinary approach is key to innovation and how innovators can look to support the transformation of our Canadian Cities into smart and sustainable ones.

Now Innovating shares the stories of UCalgary researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact. Episodes are released monthly and are captioned and transcribed on YouTube. Episodes are also available on podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify and more. Explore the series.