Shahan Ahmed Khattak

Shahan Ahmed Khattak is a PhD student at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. He holds a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Peshawar, an M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, and a master’s in city and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. His undergraduate research delved into mass transit systems and strategies to mitigate motorization, with a focus on congestion pricing, filtered permeability, and parking dynamics. At NUST, his master’s thesis offered a comprehensive analysis of the operational characteristics of Peshawar's informal transit system, enriched by user perception studies. Professionally, Shahan has amassed considerable experience with various consulting firms in Pakistan, contributing to projects in the housing and development sector, land information systems, master/comprehensive planning, zoning and land use planning, and transportation planning. Shahan's doctoral research centers on the multifaceted relationship between informal and formal transit sectors in Peshawar, Pakistan, emphasizing the inclusion of the informal workforce in integration and formalization processes. His work lies at the intersection of sustainable public transit planning/policy, social inclusion, and equity.