New INTERSECT fellow Ana Waqar Khan
Ana Waqar Khan is an urban planner and MEXT Embassy Scholar pursuing her graduate studies at the University of Tokyo.
With a background in architecture, Ana’s research focuses on mapping spatial vulnerabilities in the context of climate change, particularly in urban environments. Her work integrates statistical analysis and GIS mapping to assess issues such as urban flooding, poor air quality, and the urban heat island effect.
Ana’s thesis examines the intersection of physical hazards and socio-economic factors to identify climate-vulnerable hotspots, with the aim of developing adaptive capacity surveys and policy recommendations for resilience planning for hometown of Lahore city. Her ultimate goal is to develop a framework for assessing climate vulnerability in the urban context.