Current and Upcoming Affiliations



PhD in Computational Urban Science and Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2017-2023
Department of Urban Studies and Planning

Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Chicago | 2023-2024
Mansueto Institute of Urban Innovation & Division of Social Sciences

Incoming Assistant Professor
Yale University | 2024 ~
School of the Environment



Bio

I am an urban planner, designer, and data scientist working to create sustainable urban environments by harnessing new data sources and emerging technologies. My research examines the interplay between urban planning policies, the built environment, human behavior, and sustainability using computational and quantitative methods.

My recent projects have explored the sustainability of suburban neighborhood design, the long-term effects of redlining on contemporary exposure to environmental risks in disadvantaged communities, and the viability and social consequences of adopting planning models that encourage localized living.

I also develop digital tools to bolster the sustainability initiatives of cities and communities. Some examples include developing a framework for measuring transportation modes from real-time imagery and mapping one of Brazil's largest informal settlements using LiDAR data.

You can download my CV or reach me through one of the contacts below.
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  • ariana@mit.edu