Sara Alidoust
Senior Lecturer in Planning · UQ Experts (university-wide) · The University of Queensland
Quick answer: Sara Alidoust is Senior Lecturer in Planning at The University of Queensland. Sara Alidoust shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Available for supervision. Available projects: Planning Healthy Cities, Housing Planning and Policy, Climate Change and Community Health, Planning Age-friendly Cities, Urban Planning for Social Sustainability
Research interests
My research centers on the intersections of Urban Planning and Public Health, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application. I deliver transdisciplinary solutions to some of the most compelling challenges of our time, 'housing equity' and 'healthy cities'. My work stands out through the application of Systems Thinking to complex planning issues and I explore the connections between planning and the physical, mental, and social health of individuals and communities. My primary focus is on developing resilient cities, capable of maintaining their liveability over time, especially amidst disruptive events and shocks.
Planning for Social Sustainability and Community Wellbeing, Planning Resilient and liveable Cities, Age-Friendly Planning, Housing Vulnerability and Informal Housing in the Global North
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Preface. Cheshmehzangi, Ali, Alidoust, Sara, Chen, Wendy Y. and Fuller, Richard (2026). Preface. Designing nature into cities. (pp. vii-ix) Singapore, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
[2026] Going car-free: an interventional study in Australia and Saudi Arabia. Almubarak, Sufian Saleh, Pojani, Dorina and Alidoust, Sara (2026). Going car-free: an interventional study in Australia and Saudi Arabia. Transportation, 1-22. doi: 10.1007/s11116-026-10740-y
[2026] Exploring the role of third places in shaping health and wellbeing: a qualitative study with older adults. Alidoust, Sara, Kirkegaard, Amy, Hennessey, Emma and Ball, Lauren (2026). Exploring the role of third places in shaping health and wellbeing: a qualitative study with older adults. Health Promotion Journal of Australia,
Frequently asked questions
Is Sara Alidoust hiring PhD students at The University of Queensland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Sara Alidoust's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available for supervision. Available projects: Planning Healthy Cities, Housing Planning and Policy, Climate Change and Community Health, Planning Age-friendly Cities, Urban Planning for Social Sustai.
What does Sara Alidoust research?
My research centers on the intersections of Urban Planning and Public Health, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application. I deliver transdisciplinary solutions to some of the most compelling challenges of our time, 'housing equity' and 'healthy cities'. My wo
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