1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis

Chapter 2

2.1 Understanding the Urban Heat Island Effect 2.2 Causes and Contributing Factors to UHI 2.3 Impacts on Urban Environments and Public Health 2.4 Previous Studies on UHI Mitigation and Adaptation 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework

Chapter 3

3.1 Data Collection 3.1.1 Satellite and Remote Sensing Data for UHI Mapping 3.1.2 Meteorological and Climate Data 3.2 Assessment of UHI Mitigation Strategies 3.2.1 Green Roof Implementation and Urban Greening 3.2.2 Cool Roof Technologies and Pavement Materials 3.3 Community Engagement and Public Awareness 3.4 Modeling and Simulation Techniques for UHI Adaptation 3.5 Stakeholder Collaboration and Policy Analysis 3.6 Limitations and Assumptions

Chapter 4

4.1 Spatial Analysis of UHI Intensity and Distribution 4.2 Evaluation of Green Roof and Cool Roof Effectiveness 4.3 Community Perceptions and Involvement in UHI Adaptation 4.4 Comparative Analysis of UHI Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies 4.5 Case Studies: Successful Implementation of UHI Reduction Measures 4.6 Implications for Sustainable Urban Planning and Climate Resilience

Chapter 5

5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Adaptation 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion