Dr. Kheir Al-Kodmany is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he teaches urban design and physical planning. Previously, Al-Kodmany worked for the company of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in Chicago where he designed projects in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Al-Kodmany’s recent research focuses on reshaping planning and design through powerful computerized visualization including Geographic Information Systems, 3D modeling, Hypermedia and Virtual Reality. Al-Kodmany advances foundational urban design theories and integrates multiple traditional and computerized visualization tools to create synergetic interactive visualization environments that inform urban design practice, decision making processes, and policies. Al-Kodmany has played a large role in developing GCUDV’s Web-based mapping survey tools for effective participatory planning and design. He is establishing a strong publication record in the area of urban visualization and public participation.