Who we are

Urban Risk, Exposure & Spatial Analysis Laboratory.

URESA-LAB contributes to fairer, more resilient urban futures by bridging field knowledge, data and spatial design in vulnerable Southern territories.

Mission

To design, test and implement an integrated approach combining field research, territorial analysis and data-driven technologies to better understand and manage urban risks.

Vision

A world where rapidly changing Southern territories are no longer invisible because of weak or absent data infrastructure.

Values

Field reality, scientific rigor, spatial justice, local knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration and resilient urban development.

Team

Urban planners, GIS specialists, researchers, and community facilitators

Jean Philippe Zock Zang

Founder and CEO

Member of the URESA-LAB Kenya Mathare mission and research programme.

Andreas ZANG

Data Analyst Consultant

Member of the URESA-LAB Kenya Mathare mission and research programme.

Juliet Wamucie

Technical Research Consultant

Member of the URESA-LAB Kenya Mathare mission and research programme.

Thierry AZO’O

IT Advisor

Member of the URESA-LAB Kenya Mathare mission and research programme.

Partners

Collaboration across communities, cities, and institutions

University of Nairobi

Academic institution

Referenced in the Kenya Mathare mission interviews, observations and local stakeholder ecosystem.

Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning

Government institution

Referenced in the Kenya Mathare mission interviews, observations and local stakeholder ecosystem.

National Youth Service

Field coordination

Referenced in the Kenya Mathare mission interviews, observations and local stakeholder ecosystem.

Mathare local leaders and youth initiatives

Community actors

Referenced in the Kenya Mathare mission interviews, observations and local stakeholder ecosystem.