Two Planning Faculty Members Appointed to Influential Editorial Boards
In significant recognition of their contributions to planning and transportation, Dr. Ariadna Reyes-Sanchez and Dr. Deden Rukmana have been appointed to esteemed positions within leading academic journals.
Dr. Ariadna Reyes-Sanchez has been appointed to the Editorial Review Board of Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. Her appointment underscores her pivotal work in addressing pressing issues related to housing informality, transportation, and energy insecurity in the Americas. In her capacity, Dr. Reyes-Sanchez will seek to promote and disseminate research that provides a better understanding of how transportation and energy insecurities affect poor residents across the globe. Her extensive research on urban planning in Mexico and the United States has positioned her as a key player in advancing a transnational understanding of these critical issues. Additionally, Dr. Reyes has been named the ACSP Track Chair for Track 7: International Development Planning for the 2025-2028 term, further highlighting her capacity to influence international planning initiatives.
Similarly, Dr. Deden Rukmana has joined the Editorial Board of the Journal of Planning Education and Research (JPER), one of the foremost academic journals in the urban and regional planning discipline. Managed by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), JPER is pivotal in advancing research, education, and practice in planning in the United States and globally. Dr. Rukmana's extensive experience in urban planning and policy will be invaluable in enhancing the journal's editorial process and ensuring the publication of high-quality, impactful research that shapes the field. During his two-year term, he will review at least three articles annually and contribute to writing workshops to nurture emerging researchers in the field. He plans to review manuscripts focused on his areas of expertise, including homelessness, health disparities, food insecurity, and international development planning, particularly emphasizing the development challenges facing megacities in the Global South. He believes that his contributions to the journal will enhance his knowledge and provide a platform for fostering rigorous academic inquiry. Through the writing workshops organized by JPER, Dr. Rukmana aims to mentor emerging researchers in the planning discipline, helping to cultivate the next generation of thought leaders dedicated to addressing critical planning issues.
Both appointments are a testament to the Department of Public Affairs and Planning's dedication to advancing knowledge and practice in the planning discipline. As they embark on these new roles, their contributions promise to enrich the discourse surrounding critical planning issues, ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities are at the forefront of academic exploration and policy development.
