Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Piero Birello’s research on Urban Structure to Human Dynamics was presented at the CEU Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) 2026 Final, showcasing how doctoral research at Central European University impacts society. In just three minutes, Piero explains how proximity-based urban planning—especially the 15-minute city concept—shapes human movement and social interaction in cities.
Piero, a PhD candidate in Network and Data Science at CEU supervised by Márton Karsai, analyzes urban layouts, mobility patterns, and access to amenities to show how planning decisions influence population mixing and socio-economic dynamics.
Learn how city design affects human behavior and the future of sustainable, inclusive urban living.
About CEU
Central European University (CEU) is a research-focused university offering a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the heart of Europe. Our ever-growing international community of students, alumni, permanent and visiting faculty and program partners enables you to challenge conventional wisdom, explore diverse perspectives and critically examine the biggest challenges of the 21st century.
Learn more:
https://www.ceu.edu/
https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/watch-3mt
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Timestamps
0:10 Introduction
0:12 Reflecting on Trips
0:40 The City Decides for You
0:49 Research Focus
0:56 Introducing Subjects
1:04 Living Environment
1:16 Travel Choices
1:23 Influence of Surroundings
1:37 Spontaneous Decisions
1:54 Social Interactions
2:07 Conclusion
2:42 Closing
#WeAreCEU #SeeUatCEU #UrbanDynamics #CityPlanning #15MinuteCity
Piero Birello’s research on Urban Structure to Human Dynamics was presented at the CEU Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) 2026 Final, showcasing how doctoral research at Central European University impacts society. In just three minutes, Piero explains how proximity-based urban planning—especially the 15-minute city concept—shapes human movement and social interaction in cities.
Piero, a PhD candidate in Network and Data Science at CEU supervised by Márton Karsai, analyzes urban layouts, mobility patterns, and access to amenities to show how planning decisions influence population mixing and socio-economic dynamics.
Learn how city design affects human behavior and the future of sustainable, inclusive urban living.
About CEU
Central European University (CEU) is a research-focused university offering a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the heart of Europe. Our ever-growing international community of students, alumni, permanent and visiting faculty and program partners enables you to challenge conventional wisdom, explore diverse perspectives and critically examine the biggest challenges of the 21st century.
Learn more:
https://www.ceu.edu/
https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au/watch-3mt
More from CEU:
Website: https://www.ceu.edu/
Facebook: facebook.com/WeAreCEU
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/weareceu.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/weareceu
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/central-european-university
Threads: threads.net/@weareceu
Timestamps
0:10 Introduction
0:12 Reflecting on Trips
0:40 The City Decides for You
0:49 Research Focus
0:56 Introducing Subjects
1:04 Living Environment
1:16 Travel Choices
1:23 Influence of Surroundings
1:37 Spontaneous Decisions
1:54 Social Interactions
2:07 Conclusion
2:42 Closing
#WeAreCEU #SeeUatCEU #UrbanDynamics #CityPlanning #15MinuteCity
