Sarah Akinola
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Country of Origin: Nigeria
Degree Program: PhD
Entered Program: Fall 2026
Expected Graduation: Fall 2030
Dissertation Topic: TBD
Research Statement: My research examines how natural hazards disrupt transportation systems and reshape people’s ability to access essential services. I’m applying geospatial analysis and network-based modeling to measure accessibility losses, and support more equitable and resilient planning decisions. Rather than viewing roads and transit systems only as physical infrastructure, I examine them as networks that shape whether people can receive emergency assistance, access their businesses, and recover after disaster events.
Adviser: Dr. Yujie Hu
Educational Background
- M.S. in Geosciences, Georgia State University, 2023
- B.S. in Geography and Planning Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, 2015