Understanding how people move in public spaces to improve health outcomes
Official title: A data analytics framework for the application of pedestrian dynamics to public health
Funded at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University · NIH-10114050 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how people move and interact in busy places, like concert halls and train stations, to find ways to keep everyone healthier and safer, especially when it comes to preventing the spread of illness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Daytona Beach, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $394,525 |
| NIH project number | 1R15LM013382-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10114050 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults and seniors who frequent public spaces and may be at higher risk for infectious diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not frequent public spaces or are not affected by public health interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the movement and interaction patterns of individuals in crowded public locations, like entertainment venues and transportation hubs, affect public health. By using mathematical models, the project aims to explore various scenarios to inform public health interventions, such as designing spaces that reduce disease transmission or promote physical activity. The study focuses on fine-scale human movement to create effective policies and spatial layouts that enhance public health. Ultimately, it seeks to develop a data-driven framework for applying these insights to real-world public health challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health policies and environments that reduce disease spread and promote healthier lifestyles.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using mathematical modeling to understand public health dynamics, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Namilae, Sirish — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Study coordinator: Namilae, Sirish
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.