Mehdi Aminipouri

PhD Candidate

Simon Fraser University

I am a PhD student in the Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University. Using urban microclimate models, my research aims to assess the effectiveness of urban greening and reflective roofs in keeping Vancouver’s urban neighborhoods cool and people safe during an extreme heat event.

I hold a Master of Science degree in Environmental Modeling and Management from a joint European university consortium including Southampton University (UK), Lund University (Sweden), University of Warsaw (Poland) and University of Twente (The Netherlands).

In my spare time, I play soccer, go hiking and enjoy spending time with family.

PICS Publications

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Aminipouri, Mehdi. (2019). Evaluating heat vulnerability and the impact of urban street tree planting on radiant heat exposure: Examples from Vancouver's neighborhoods. [Thesis] Simon Fraser University.
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Aminipouri, Mehdi and Knudby, Anders Jensen and Krayenhoff, E. Scott and Zickfeld, Kirsten and Middel, Ariane. (2019). “Modelling the impact of increased street tree cover on mean radiant temperature across Vancouver's local climate zones”. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 39(January), 9--17. doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2019.01.016
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Aminipouri, Mehdi and Rayner, David and Lindberg, Fredrik and Thorsson, Sofia and Knudby, Anders Jensen and Zickfeld, Kirsten and Middel, Ariane and Krayenhoff, E. Scott. (2019). “Urban tree planting to maintain outdoor thermal comfort under climate change: The case of Vancouver's local climate zones”. Building and Environment, 158(May), 226--236. doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.05.022
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