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Research interests
Carlo is an interdisciplinary researcher focusing on the intersectionality between transport and mobility, environment, health and wellbeing. His research covers a broad range of topics, including transport and health, air quality, e-mobility, transport inequalities, mobility needs and barriers of vulnerable groups, especially older people.
Biography
Dr Carlo Luiu studied Urban, Regional and Environmental Planning at Sapienza - University of Rome, before moving to the University of Birmingham for his PhD in Civil Engineering, looking at the factors affecting the fulfilment of travel needs among older people. Between 2018-2022 he worked as a Research Fellow for the Resilient Cities programme at the Institute for Global Innovation (UoB), investigating drivers of urban distress and the conditions for securing city resilience, with a focus on Global South cities. In 2023, he joined the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences to work on the Air Pollution Citizen Science (APoCS) project.
Previous research projects
- EUniWell Virtual Online International Collaborative Exchange (VOICE)
- Social equity and social accessibility
- Exploring solutions to reduce emissions from motorcycle taxis in Kenya
- Investigating the transformative adaptation of Kenyan infrastructure
- Urban Transport Resilience of the Kenyan Older Population living in informal settlements
- Exploring the concept of urban plasticity
- Investigating WMCA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Birmingham
Award Date: 12 Jul 2019
Master of Science, Sapienza University of Rome
Award Date: 13 Nov 2012
Bachelor of Science, University of Sassari
Award Date: 23 Jul 2008
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Accelerating home energy retrofit uptake: actions to overcome social factors
Luiu, C., Day, R., Cavoski, A., Bartington, S. & Reardon, L., 2026, WM-Net Zero, University of Birmingham.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Towards a research agenda to better understand the role of walking for healthy ageing and wellbeing in African cities
Luiu, C. & Musselwhite, C., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Transport and Health. 47, 5 p., 102250.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Assessing the impacts of building road infrastructure on adjacent communities: a case study in Nairobi, Kenya
Luiu, C., Wandera, A., Bukachi, V., Kipkemboi, P., Ouko, A., Mulligan, J., Pope, F. & Radcliffe, J., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Transport and Health. 41, 3, 14 p., 101997.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reducing health risks of gas cooking
Luiu, C., Day, R., Reardon, L., Cavoski, A., Singh, A., Leach, F. C. P., Nasar, Z., Pfrang, C., Shi, Z. & Bartington, S., 2025, University of Birmingham. 3 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Assessing the Polarising Impacts of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods: A Community Perspective from Birmingham, UK
Whelan, I., Luiu, C. & Pope, F., 9 Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21, 12, 22 p., 1638.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile397 Downloads (Pure)
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Social equity and social accessibility
Luiu, C. (Co-Investigator), Ngezahayo, E. (Co-Investigator), Eskandari Torbaghan, M. (Principal Investigator) & Burrow, M. (Co-Investigator)
PIARC - the World Road Association
11/10/22 → 21/08/23
Project: Research
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NERC DH: Exploring solutions to reduce emissions from motorcycle taxis in Kenya
Radcliffe, J. (Co-Investigator), Luiu, C. (Principal Investigator) & Pope, F. (Co-Investigator)
Natural Environment Research Council
22/12/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Research Councils
Datasets
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Repository data for paper "Exploring how air quality and environmental attitudes influence acceptance of local clean air transport policies"
Whelan, I. (Creator) & Luiu, C. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 1 Apr 2026
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00001602
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Repository data for "Assessing the Polarising Impacts of Low-Traffic Neighbour-hoods: A Community Perspective from Birmingham, UK" paper
Whelan, I. (Creator) & Luiu, C. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 6 Dec 2024
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00001210
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