The primary goal of this thesis is to establish a conceptual framework that integrates ‘digital accessibility’ within ‘physical accessibility’ measures, resulting in a concept referred to as “hybrid accessibility.” To achieve this aim, the first step is to understand the role of both physical and digital accessibility in people’s daily activities and mobility. Building on this understanding, the second step is to operationalize ‘hybrid accessibility’ as a person-based accessibility measure. Finally, the third step involves testing the usability of hybrid accessibility with practitioners.
LISER is a public research institute located in Luxembourg under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. LISER will lead WP4 and host 2 IRPs (4 and 8). The LISER’s missions are to undertake both fundamental and applied research in social sciences that aim to advance knowledge, support policy both at the national and European level, and inform society. Urban Development and Mobility (UDM) department aims to provide an understanding of urban life and the functioning of urban areas, the implications for the sustainability of cities as well as the quality of life of their inhabitants and visitors, and in identifying effective pathways at the individual and urban level to stimulate urban vitality and liveability. Local and cross-border mobilities is one of the major thematic issues on UDM’s research agenda.
Being proficient in English (including very good writing skills in English). French/German is an asset, especially to communicate with local stakeholders and analysis of local policy documents.
Requirements to be admitted in the doctoral programme can be consulted here.
Veronique Van Acker is involved in several national and international research projects. She published more than 100 books, peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and other publications. She supervised more than 20 Bachelor and Master theses and is currently supervising 4 PhD students at the University of Luxembourg and Ghent University. She is an expert on travel behaviour, lifestyles and attitudes in relation to mobility, travel satisfaction and well-being using a life-oriented approach.
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