Primary Researchers

Dr. Mikiko Terashima

Acting Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Planning/Associate Professor, Dalhousie School of Planning

Dr. Terashima is an Associate Professor researching how environments shape health equity, focusing on accessibility, aging, and sensory-inclusive spaces.

Dr. Oskar Jonsson

Associate Researcher/Active and Healthy Ageing Research Group, Lund University (Sweden)

Dr. Jonsson is a design researcher exploring aging, health, and sustainability through inclusive public spaces, housing, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration.

Dr. Atiya Mahmood

Professor/Graduate Program Chair, Simon Fraser University

Dr. Mahmood is a Professor of Gerontology whose research explores how built environments impact mobility, health, and engagement among older adults.

Kevin Ng

Director of Technical and Program Content for the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program

Kevin leads technical content for the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ program, advancing inclusive design through training, standards, and research.

Dr. Habib Chaudhury

Professor/Associate Director of the Gerontology Research Centre, Simon Fraser University

Dr. Chaudhury is Chair of Gerontology at SFU, specializing in dementia care environments, age-friendly design, and international research collaborations.