Biography
Alyas holds academic appointments at Universitas Gadjah Mada and Monash University, Indonesia, where he builds on his expertise to deliver research-driven insights and educational programs in urban design and planning, transportation, and the built environment. He has extensive experience in conducting policy-related research works, from an impact evaluation of new transit opening, the case of MRT Jakarta, to exploring the effects of emerging technologies on urban landscape. As a practice and policy-oriented researcher, he has consulted with the World Bank and contributed to the successful completion of multi-year research projects sponsored by the Georgia Department of Transportation (United States).