Ladan Mozaffarian

About Ladan Mozaffarian

I'm an assistant professor of Regional and City Planning at the University of Oklahoma. My research emphasizes transportation planning and economic development, focusing on sustainability, equity, and public health. I prioritize community-engaged research to ensure social equity, environmental justice, and quality of life for marginalized populations.

Areas of Expertise

Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Economic Development, Technology, Society and Analytical Methods

Selected Publications

Mozaffarian, L., Zandiatashbar, A., & Reyes-Sanchez, A. (2024). How Remote Working and Placelessness Affect Future Planning for Innovation Districts: A Systematic Review of Literature. Journal of Planning Literature, 08854122241260721. https://doi.org/10.1177/08854122241260721, Etminani-Ghasrodashti R, Khan M, Mozaffarian L. (2022) Modeling the Structural Relationships Between Travel Distance, Built Environment and Cancer Outcomes. Journal of Urban Planning and Development. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000843, Etminani-Ghasrodashti, R., Kan, C., & Mozaffarian, L., 2021, Investigating the Role of Transportation Barriers in Cancer Patients’ Decision Making Regarding the Treatment Process. Transportation Research Record, 2675(6), 175–187. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198121991497

Recent Courses Taught

RCPL 5753/4753: Transportation Geography and Planning, RCPL 5723: Community Development and Revitalization, RCPL 5113: Urban Planning Research Method, RCPL 5013: History and Theory of Urban Planning