
Nader Afzalan
Nader Afzalan is a Senior Planner for California Air Resources Board and a solution-oriented PhD who applies research, communication, and analytical skills to provide human-focused solutions. Nader has a 15+ years track record of managing, researching, and implementing projects that intersect city, technology, data, and planning. With extensive research and professional experience on the use of GIS, civic media, and big data in planning and design, Dr. Afzalan has been invited to guide local government practices on issues related to urban resilience, disaster management, active transportation, public space design, and community development.