1. Vivek Nanda, V. M., Baran, P., & Tateosian, L. (accepted for publication).  Classification of tree forms in aerial LiDAR point clouds using CNN for 3D tree modelling. International Journal of Remote Sensing.

2. Ahmadi Oloonabadi, S., & Baran, P., (2023). Augmented Reality Participatory Platform: A Novel Digital Participatory Planning Tool to Engage Under-resourced Communities in Improving Neighborhood Walkability. Cities, 141, October 2023, 104441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2023.104441.

3. Amindarbari, R., Baran, P., & Meentemeyer, R. (2022). Spatially Disaggregated Simulation of Interactions between Home Prices and Land Use Change. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science. Vol. 0(0) 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083221142603

4. Tabrizian, P., Petrasova, A., Baran, P. K., Vukomanovic, J., Mitasova, H., & Meentemeyer, R., (2020). High Resolution Viewscape Modeling Evaluated Through Immersive Virtual Environments. International Journal of Geo-Information, special issue GIS-Based Analysis for Quality of Life and Environmental Monitoring. 9, 445; doi:10.3390/ijgi9070445

5. Hallowell, G. & Baran, P. (2020). Neighborhood dynamics and long-term change. Geographical Analysis, special issue: Spatial Perspectives on Neighborhood Effects and Neighborhood Dynamics. https://doi.org/10.1111/gean.12240

6. Tabrizian, P., Baran, P. K., Van Berkel, D., Mitasova, H., & Meentemeyer, R. (2020). Modeling restorative potential of urban environments by coupling viewscape analysis of lidar data with experiments in immersive virtual environments. Landscape and Urban Planning. 195 (March 2020), 103704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2019.103704

7. Vivek Nanda, V. M., Tateosian, L., & Baran, P. (2020). GIS-Based Estimation of Seasonal Solar Energy Potential for Parking Lots and Roads, IEEE Green Technologies Conference Proceedings 2020; to be published in IEEE Xplore online library

8. Baran, P., Tabrizian, P., Zhai, Y., Smith, J. W., & Floyd, M. F.  (2018). An exploratory study of perceived safety in a neighborhood park using immersive virtual environments. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 35, 72-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.08.009

9. Zhai, Y., Baran, P. K., & Wu, C. (2018). Spatial distributions and use patterns of user groups in urban forest parks: An examination utilizing GPS tracker. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 35, 32-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2018.07.014 

10. Tabrizian, P., Baran, P.K., Smith, W.R., Meentemeyer, R.K., (2018). Exploring perceived restoration potential of urban green enclosure through immersive virtual environments. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 55: 99-109. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2018.01.001 

11. Zhai, Y., Baran, P., & Wu, C. (2018). Can trail spatial attributes predict trail use level in urban forest park? An examination integrating GPS data and space syntax theory. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 29: 171-182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2017.10.008  

12. Zhai, Y. & Baran, P. K. (2017). Urban park pathway design characteristics and senior walking behavior. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 21: 60-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2016.10.012 

13. Zhai, Y. & Baran, P. K. (2016). Do configurational attributes matter in context of urban parks? Park pathway configurational attributes and senior walking. Landscape and Urban Planning. 148: 188-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.12.010

14. Terzi, F., Turkoglu, H. D, Bolen, F., Baran, K. B, & Salihoglu, T. (2015). Residents' perception of cultural activities as quality of life in Istanbul. Social Indicators Research, 122(1), 211-234. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-014-0688-5 

15. Bocarro, J. N, Floyd, M. F., Smith, W. R., Edwards, M. B. D., Schultz, C. L., Baran, P. K., Moore, R. A., Cosco, N., Suau, L. J. (2015). Social and environmental factors related to boys’ and girls’ park-based physical activity. Preventing Chronic Disease, Vol. 12, June 18th, 2015. https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2015/14_0532.htm 

16. Baran, P. K., Smith, W. R., Moore, R. C., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J. N., Cosco, N. G., & Danninger, T. M. (2014). Park use among youth and adults: Examination of individual, social, and urban form factors. Environment and Behavior. 46(6), 768-800.  http://doi.org/10.1177/0013916512470134 

17. Hallowell, G. D. & Baran, P. K. (2013). Suburban change: A time series approach to measuring form and spatial configuration. Journal of Space Syntax (JOSS:) Special Issue on Urban Challenges. 4(1), 74-91. http://joss.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/journal/index.php/joss/issue/view/7/showToc 

18. Long, Y, & Baran, P. K. (2012). Does intelligibility affect place legibility? Understanding the relationship between objective and subjective evaluations of the urban environment. Environment and Behavior. 44(5), 616-640. http://doi.org/10.1177/0013916511402059 

19. Floyd, M.F., Bocarro, J., Smith, W.R., Baran, P., Moore, R.C., Cosco, N., Edwards, M., Suau, L., & Fang, K. (2011). Park-based physical activity among children and adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 41(3), 258-265. 

20. Baran, P. K., Smith, W. R., Turkoglu, H. D., Marans, R. W. & Bolen, F. (2009). Walking behavior in Istanbul: Individual attributes, neighborhood context and perceived safety. A/Z ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Special Issue: Dossier - Quality of Urban Life. 6(1), 21-40.   

21. Bocarro, J. N., Floyd, M. F., Moore, R., Baran, P., Danninger, T., Smith, W. & Cosco, N. (2009). Adaptation of the system for observing physical activity and recreation in communities (SOPARC) to assess age groupings of children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6(6), 699-707. 

22. Baran, K. P., Rodríguez, A. D., & Khattak, J. A. (2008) Space syntax and walking in a New Urbanist and suburban neighbourhoods. Journal of Urban Design, 13(1), 5-28.

Conference Proceedings

1. Ahmadi, S., & Baran, P. (2018). Conceptualizing the applicability of augmented reality as a participatory tool in determining environmental features associated with walkability in marginalized communities. Paper presented at the EDRA 49 Conference: Social Equity by Design: Designing Connections through Community. Oklahoma City, OK: June 6-9, 2018.

2. Ahmadi, S., & Baran, P. (2018). The just street: An augmented reality tool to empower disadvantaged communities in designing more walkable streets. Paper presented at the EDRA 49 Conference: Social Equity by Design: Designing Connections through Community. Oklahoma City, OK: June 6-9, 2018. 

3. Tabrizian, P., Ahmadi, S., Baran, P., Hamilton Gore, K. (2018). Human-environment transactions in perceived restorative potential of urban green space: An immersive virtual environment experiment. Paper presented at the EDRA 49 Conference: Social Equity by Design: Designing Connections through Community. Oklahoma City, OK: June 6-9, 2018.

4. Baran, P. & Tabrizian, P. (2017). Examining the restorative potential of urban green spaces utilizing immersive virtual environments. Paper presented at the 48rd Environmental Design Research Association Conference: Voices of Place: Empower, Engage, Energize. Manitoba, WI: May 31-June 3, 2017. 

5. Tabrizian, P. & Baran, P.  (2017). Immersive virtual environment technology in environmental design research: Experimental methods and procedures. Paper presented at the 48rd Environmental Design Research Association Conference: Voices of Place: Empower, Engage, Energize. Manitoba, WI: May 31-June 3, 2017.  

6. Zhai, Y., & Baran, P. (2016). Associations between park pathway design characteristics and senior walking. Paper presented at the EDRA 47: Environmental Design Research Association Conference: Innovation: Shifting Grounds. Raleigh, NC: May 18-21, 2016.  

7. Amindarbari, R. & Baran, P (2016) A non-deterministic planning framework for land use and density: land tax in place of zoning? Paper presented at the 2016 Urban Affairs Association Conference. San Diego, CA, March 16-19, 2016.  

8. Baran, P. K., Tabrizian, P., Zhai, Y., Smith, J. W., & Floyd, M. F. (2016). Mapping spatial enclosure and perceived safety in a neighborhood park: An application of Immersive Virtual Environment technology. Paper presented at the Active Living Research Conference 2016, Clearwater, FL, 31 January – 3 February, 2016. 

9. Hallowell, G. D. & Baran, P. K. (2015). A time-series approach to measuring change in urban form, space, and structure. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Meeting, Chicago, April 21-25, 2015. 

10. Zhai, Y. & Baran, P. (2014) Interpretation of urban park design characteristics. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Baltimore, Maryland, March 27-30, 2014.   

11. Amindarbari, R. & Baran, P. (2014) Rethinking the disbursement of land tax revenue: A spatial model for the just distribution of land tax revenue. Paper presented at the 2014 Urban Affairs Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas, March 19-22, 2014.  

12. Zhai, Y. & Baran, P. (2013). Application of Space Syntax Theory in Study of Urban Parks and Walking. In Y. O. Kim, & K. W. Park (eds.) Proceedings of the Ninth International Space Syntax Symposium, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea, October 31 – November 3, 2013. pp. 032:1-032:13.   

13. Smith, W. R., Baran, K. B., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J., Moore, R., Cosco, N., Danninger, T. (2013). Urban park utilization:  The interaction of routine activities with physical and social contextual features. Paper presented at the 44rd Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Providence, May 29 – June 1, 2013. Healthy + Healing Places: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, p. 185.    

14. Smith, W. R., Baran, K. B., Moore, R., Floyd, M. F., Bocarro, J., Cosco, N., Danninger, T. (2012). Urban Park Use:  The Interaction of Social and Design Features. Paper presented at the 43rd Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Seattle, May 30-June 2, 2012.  

15. Turkoglu, H., Bölen, F.  & Baran, P. K. (2011). Quality of Urban Life: Prospects for the Future of Metropolitan Istanbul. Paper presented at the ASIA Pacific International Conference on Environment-Behavior Studies (AicE-Bs) Conference, Famagusta, North Cyprus: December 7-9, 2011.  

16. Floyd, M.F., Bocarro, J., Smith, W.R., Baran, P., Moore, R.C. & Cosco, N., Edwards, M., Suau, L., & Fang, K. (2011). Understanding Park-based Physical Activity among Children: An Analysis of Social and Environmental Factors. Paper presented at the 42th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Chicago, May 25-28, 2011.  

17. Hallowell, G. & Baran, P. K. (2011). Structural Inertia: A Model for Use in the Study of Urban Resistance to Change. Paper presented at the 42th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Chicago, May 25-28, 2011.   

18. Hallowell, G. & Baran, P. K. (2011) A Model to Understand Urban Resistance to Change: Structural Inertia. Paper presented at the 99th ACSA Annual Meeting, Abstract Book: Where do you stand? p. 29. Montréal, Québec, Canada: March 3-6, 2011. Available at http://www.acsa-arch.org/acsa-press/program-publications/conference-proceedings.  

19. Hallowell, G. & Baran, P. K. (2010). Structural Inertia: A Model for Use in the Study of Urban Persistence. Paper presented at the 17th Conference International Seminar on Urban Form, ISUF,  Formation and Persistence of Townscape. Hamburg and Lübeck, August 20-23, 2010. Paper accessible at: http://www.isuf2010.de/  

20. Baran, P. K., Smith, R. W., Turkoglu, H. D., Marans, R. W. & Bolen, F. (2010). Walking and Perceived Safety: Lessons from the Istanbul Quality of Urban Life Study. Paper presented at the 41th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Washington DC, June 2-6, 2010.   

21. Turkoglu, H. D., Baran, P. K. Marans, R. W., Bolen, F. & Terzi, F. (2009). Measuring Urban Quality of Life in Istanbul Metropolitan Area. Proceedings, International IAPS-CSBE & HOUSING Network: The International Symposium on 'Revitalising Built Environments: Requalifying Old Places For New Uses', Istanbul, October 12-16, 2009.  

22. Turkoglu, H. D., Terzi, F., Bolen, F., Baran, P. K., & Marans, R. (2008). Using GIS to Analyze Spatial Patterns of Subjective Evaluations of Quality Of Life in Istanbul. Proceedings, European Network for Housing Research Conference (ENHR) 2008: Shrinking Cities, Sprawling Suburbs, Changing Countrysides, Dublin, Ireland, July 6th – 9th, 2008. pp. 161-162, workshop 15, pp. 4-15.  

23. Turkoglu, H. D., Bolen, F., Baran, P. K., and Marans, R. W. (2007). Towards a Sustainable Future: Initial Findings from an Ongoing Quality of Life Study in Metropolitan Istanbul. Paper presented at the Joint Congress of the European Regional Science Association (47th Congress) and Association de Science Regionale de Langue Francaise, (ASRDLF, 44th Congress), Paris, August 29-September 2, 2007.  

24. Baran, P. K., Smith, W. R. and Toker, U. (2007). The Space Syntax and Crime: Evidence from a Suburban Community. Short paper presented at the 6th International Space Syntax Symposium, Istanbul, June 12-15, 2007. Symposium proceedings available at: http://www.spacesyntaxistanbul.itu.edu.tr/, pp. 119-01 – 119-06. 

25. Long, Y., Baran, P. & Moore, R. (2007) The Role of Space Syntax in Spatial Cognition: Evidence from Urban China. Short paper presented at the 6th International Space Syntax Symposium, Istanbul, June 12-15, 2007. Conference proceedings available at: http://www.spacesyntaxistanbul.itu.edu.tr/, pp.129-01 – 129-06.

26. Long, Y. and Baran, P. (2006). Methodology for Analyzing the Relationship between Objective and Subjective Evaluations of Urban Environment: Space Syntax, Cognitive Maps, and Urban Legibility. Paper presented at: Spatial Cognition ’06, Space Syntax and Spatial Cognition Workshop, Bremen, Germany, September 24, 2006. Proceedings at: http://www.space.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/events/sc06/

27. Turkoglu, H. D., Bolen, F., Baran, P. K., and Marans, R. W. (2006). Measuring Quality of Urban Life:  Findings from Istanbul Metropolitan Study. Paper presented at European Network for Housing Research (ENHR) meeting, Ljublijana-Slovenia, July 2-5, 2006. 

28. Baran, P. K., Smith, W. R. and Toker, U. (2006). Conflict Between Space and Crime: Exploring The Relationship Between Spatial Configuration and Crime Location.  Paper presented at the 37th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Atlanta, May 3-7, 2006. EDRA37: Beyond Conflict Proceedings. 167.  

29. Baran, P., Turkoglu, H., Bolen, F. & Marans, R. (2006). Conflict between Growth and Quality Of Urban Life: Initial Findings From An Ongoing Study In Metropolitan Istanbul. Paper presented at the 37th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Atlanta, May 3-7, 2006. EDRA37: Beyond Conflict Proceedings. 141.  

30. Long, Y., & Baran, P. K. (2006). Spatial Configuration And Actual Crime Locations In A University Campus Setting. Paper presented at the 37th Environmental Design Research Association Conference, Atlanta, May 3-7, 2006. EDRA37: Beyond Conflict Proceedings, 170.  

31. Toker, U., Baran, P. & Mull, M. (2005) (Sub)Urban Evolution: A cross-Temporal Analysis of Spatial Configuration in an American Town (1989 – 2002). Paper presented at the 5th International Space Syntax Symposium, Delft – Netherlands, June 13-17, 2005. Paper available at: http://www.spacesyntax.tudelft.nl/