Freya Tan

Freya Tan is a Master’s student in City Planning at MIT, specializing in Computational Urban Science. Before attending MIT, she studied at UC Berkeley, where she developed a strong interest in urban systems and human mobility. She is passionate about integrating urban planning with spatial analytics and mobility research, aiming to tackle complex urban challenges through innovative solutions.

Freya’s academic interests encompass a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including AI, machine learning, human mobility, computer vision and optimization. Her approach is centered on the synergy of "Urban + Tech" and "Engineering + Design," demonstrating a forward-thinking commitment to enhancing urban environments through technological and systemic improvements.

Currently, Freya is a researcher at the City Form Lab at MIT, where her work focuses on pedestrian activity modeling and social behavior detection. By applying advanced computational techniques, she aims to contribute to a better understanding of urban dynamics and support data-driven decision-making for more livable and sustainable cities.