Yuki Miura
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Assistant Professor

For Prospective Students: Contact me to join my research group to leverage urban and climate data to identify, quantify, and mitigate climate risks and natural hazards while collaborating with stakeholders to develop actionable solutions.
Bio: Dr. Miura is an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Urban Science and Progress at NYU. She is also a faculty advisory board member at the Volatility and Risk Institute at NYU Stern School of Business. She is a member of New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC5). Previously, she worked at Morgan Stanley in climate risk management and quantitative strategy.
Her research is at the intersection of engineering, climate science, finance, and social sciences. She develops data-driven strategies to mitigate natural hazards and build resilient cities. By coupling advanced modeling with in-depth understanding of socioeconomic factors, she provides actionable solutions for both public and private institutions. She has collaborated with the National Center of Atmospheric Research and the governments of New York State/City. Her work has been recognized through publications in leading journals and featured in The New Yorker and The New York Times.
- Urban resilience and adaptation
- Intersection of engineering, social science, and economics
- Data-driven modeling and optimization
Education
Columbia University, 2022
Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Columbia University, 2021
Master of Philosophy, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Columbia University, 2017
Master of Science, Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Keio University, 2015
Bachelor of Engineering, System Design Engineering
Experience
Morgan Stanley, 2022 - 2024
Climate Risk Management
Morgan Stanley, 2021, 2022
Quantitative Strategist