The primary goal of this thesis is to formulate the concept of ‘accessibility biographies’ as a means to evaluate attachment to mobility cultures. To achieve this, the first step is to develop a conceptual framework that links ‘accessibility biographies’ to mobility culture attachment. Building on this framework, the second step is to analyze how people with different levels of attachment and accessibility biographies experience and perform in public spaces in cross-border areas, using sensor-based measurements such as GPS, sound recordings, and physiological sensors. Finally, the third step is to understand the willingness to change mobility behaviors based on the concepts of accessibility biographies and attachment, in order to facilitate sustainable transitions in mobility.
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.
Dr. Philippe Gerber is involved in several national and international research projects. He published more than 120 publications and vast experience in supervising PhD candidates. He is an expert on local and cross-border mobilities, linking residential and daily mobility, using especially spatial analysis and econometric tools. supervisionrights of the University of Luxembourg.
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