Yilin Lyu

Yilin Lyu conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geographic information science, public health, and transportation accessibility, with a focus on understanding spatial disparities in healthcare access. Her work proposes a framework that compares common access measures, integrates social determinants of health, incorporates time-sensitive travel conditions and clinic availability, and applies causal models to evaluate how spatial and social barriers affect healthcare utilization. Her research is designed to be generalizable across different geographic settings and health services. Through multi-scalar analysis, spatial statistics, and health policy-relevant modeling, her work aims to support more realistic and equitable approaches to understanding and improving healthcare access.