Researcher Summary
Simon's research primarily focuses on the impact of the urban environment on health and wellbeing, with with a particular focus on transport, community and streetscape. Much of his research uses geospatial science including some done through the GeoHealth Laboratory, of which he is the Director. His research is generally applied and carried out with end users with a strong community engagement focus.
He is also seconded two days a week to the Ministry of Transport as their Chief Science Advisor, where he advises the Ministry on the evidence base of government policy.