Personal profile
Expertise
I am an (urban) environmental scientist. My research is motivated by making cities inclusive, healthy, liveable, resilient and sustainable for all. In order to understand the complexity of urban social-ecological systems, I conduct applied research at the interface of urban ecology, urban geography, urban planning and ecosystem service science. My interdisciplinary research approach combines geospatial modelling, advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis and participatory methods. I serve as advisor for local and metropolitan governments and other organizations, and I have been involved in several international research projects on urban ecosystem services, green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Science and Technology, PhD degree, Urban Green Infrastructure: Modelling and mapping ecosystem services for sustainable planning and management in and around cities, Autonomous University of Barcelona
3 Dec 2013 → 14 Oct 2016
Award Date: 14 Oct 2016
Project Management , Postgraduate’s degree, University of Barcelona
20 Feb 2012 → 23 Jul 2012
Award Date: 23 Jul 2012
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) , MSc degree , Polytechnic University of Catalonia
10 Oct 2005 → 30 Sept 2007
Award Date: 30 Sept 2007
Initiation to Research in Ecological Economics and Environmental Management, MSc degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Oct 2004 → 27 Jul 2005
Award Date: 27 Jul 2005
Environmental Science, Bachelor’s degree, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Oct 1999 → 4 Jul 2004
Award Date: 4 Jul 2004
External positions
Affiliated researcher, Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Mar 2021 → …
Postdoctoral research fellow , Autonomous University of Barcelona
1 Nov 2016 → 31 Dec 2020
Visiting PhD fellow, Humboldt University of Berlin
13 Sept 2014 → 18 Oct 2014
Junior research fellow and PhD candidate, Autonomous University of Barcelona
20 Jul 2012 → 14 Oct 2016
Keywords
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- Urban ecosystem servicess
- urban green and blue infrastructure
- nature-based solutions
- geospatial analysis
- landscape and urban planning
- urban ecology
- social-ecological systems
- urban resilience
- urban environmental justice
- green gentrification
- children's geographies
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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EU650: GreeNexUS: Green-health-safety Nexus for new Urban Spaces
Canters, F. (Administrative Promotor), Gadeyne, S. (Co-Promotor) & Baró Porras, F. (Co-Promotor)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Fundamental
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SRP76: SRP-Onderzoekszwaartepunt: Demographic and Societal Challenges of the 21st Century
Bircan, T. (Administrative Promotor), Vanroelen, C. (Administrative Promotor), Vanroelen, C. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Vandenheede, H. (Co-Promotor), Verhaeghe, P.-P. (Co-Promotor), Gadeyne, S. (Co-Promotor), Bircan, T. (Co-Promotor), Baró Porras, F. (Co-Promotor), Spruyt, B. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Vandebroeck, D. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Schreurs, B. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Van Belle, E. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Moortel, D. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Schirmer, W. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Buffel, V. (CoI (Co-Promotor)) & Celinska-Janowicz, D. (Administrative Promotor)
1/11/22 → 31/10/27
Project: Fundamental
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BRGEOZ418: Prospective Research: COGITO: coping with climate debt through just transition: Exploration and Analysis of Scenarios for Brussels
Baró Porras, F. (Administrative Promotor), Da Schio, N. (Co-Promotor) & Phillips, A. (Co-Promotor)
1/11/22 → 1/11/25
Project: Fundamental
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BRGPROV11: ERANET: COOLSCHOOLS: Realizing potentials of nature-based climate shelters in school environments for urban transformation
Baró Porras, F. (Administrative Promotor)
1/03/22 → 28/02/25
Project: Policy Based
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OZR3759: Geospatial analysis of access to green and blue infrastructure from other foundational amenities in the Brussels Capital Region (GREENEQUITIES)
Baró Porras, F. (Administrative Promotor)
1/09/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Fundamental
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Exposure and access to green infrastructure in residential care facilities: Spatial inequities in Brussels
Pu, Y., Canters, F., Gadeyne, S. & Baró, F., Apr 2026, In: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 118, 12 p., 129347.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The child and school-adapted gaussian two-step floating catchment area model to assess accessibility to green spaces
Irajpour, A., Baró, F. & Llaguno-Munitxa, M., Aug 2026, In: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 122, 13 p., 129518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Towards equitable nature-based outdoor activities in schools: Barriers, enablers and use patterns in Brussels
Gallez, E., Phillips, A., Canters, F., Gadeyne, S. & Baró, F., May 2026, In: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 119, 14 p., 129389.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Child-Centred Assessment of Accessibility to Public Green Spaces
Irajpour, A., Llaguno-Munitxa, M. & Baró, F., Dec 2025, ASA 2025 - Proceedings of the 58th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association. Crawford, R. H., Stephan, A., Candido, C., Helal, J. & Gobinath, P. (eds.). Melbourne, Australia: The Architectural Science Association and The University of Melbourne, Australia, p. 233-242 10 p. (Proceedings of the International Conference of Architectural Science Association).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Children’s multi-dimensional accessibility to urban green infrastructure: A systematic review of assessment methods and outlook
Irajpour, A., Baró, F., Edwards, M., Moosavi, S., Lacroix, E. & Llaguno-Munitxa, M., Nov 2025, In: Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. 113, 20 p., 129040.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Datasets
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Transcription and guide of 10 semi-structured interviews with school staff (teachers, directors) of primary schools in Brussels (2025)
Bassens, D. (Creator), Gallez, E. (Creator), Phillips, A. (Creator), Canters, F. (Creator), Baró Porras, F. (Creator) & Gadeyne, S. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 5 Feb 2026
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Residential care facilities in Brussels-Capital Region: compounds, buildings, main entrances, institutional characteristics, and urban green infrastructure indicators (2024)
Pu, Y. (Creator), Canters, F. (Supervisor), Gadeyne, S. (Supervisor) & Baró Porras, F. (Supervisor), Zenodo, 2026
Dataset
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Results of a map-based survey with school staff (teachers, directors) of primary schools in Brussels (2024)
Bassens, D. (Creator), Gallez, E. (Creator), Phillips, A. (Creator), Canters, F. (Creator), Baró Porras, F. (Creator) & Gadeyne, S. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 5 Feb 2026
Dataset
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Results of a map-based survey with parents of primary-school aged children in Brussels (2024)
Bassens, D. (Creator), Gallez, E. (Creator), Phillips, A. (Creator), Canters, F. (Creator), Baró Porras, F. (Creator) & Gadeyne, S. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 5 Feb 2026
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Prizes
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Award for the best article in the Science category
Baró Porras, F. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Ecosystem Service in practice Award (2nd Place)
Baró Porras, F. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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First prize in the research activity category
Baró Porras, F. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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La Caixa” Scholarship for Postgraduate studies in Spain
Baró Porras, F. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship
Baró Porras, F. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Lorenza Nardella
Baró Porras, F. (Host)
1 Sept 2023 → 30 Nov 2023Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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Phillips, Amy. Toward Citizen-Centered Urban Green: Advancing understandings of supply and demand interactions and inequalities. PhD Degree in Sciences. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. PhD thesis defended 29 March 2023 (private defence) and 13 June 2023 (public defence) in Brussels, Belgium (Event)
Baró Porras, F. (Chair)
29 Mar 2023 → 13 Jun 2023Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee
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Terra Maia, A. Intersectional Climate Justice: Theory, Praxis, Lived Experience. PhD Degree in Environmental Science. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain. 25th May 2023. Role: International reviewer for International Doctorate Mention. (Event)
Baró Porras, F. (Reviewer)
25 May 2023Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee
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Calcagni, F. A web of values - Leveraging social media data for social-ecological sustainability science. PhD Degree in Environmental Science. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Spain. 31st March 2022. Role: International reviewer for International Doctorate Mention. (Event)
Baró Porras, F. (Reviewer)
31 Mar 2022Activity: Membership › Member of PhD committee