Regular biography
Yuki Miura is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Urban Science + Progress at New York University. Her research focuses on climate risk assessment and management, urban resilience and adaptation, and the intersection of engineering, social science, and economics. She develops data-driven modeling and optimization strategies to mitigate natural hazards and build resilient cities. Miura is also a faculty advisory board member at the Volatility and Risk Institute at NYU Stern School of Business and a member of the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC5).
Scholar-generated biography
Yuki Miura is an Assistant Professor at New York University, specializing in Climate Adaptation, Risk Management, Resilience, and Resource Allocation. Her research focuses on developing computational models and simulation tools to assess and mitigate physical climate risks, particularly in coastal regions. Miura's work includes optimizing coastal protection strategies against storm surges and sea level rise, as well as integrating socio-economic factors into flood risk analysis. She has contributed to projects examining urban vulnerability, infrastructure risk, and disaster sentiment understanding. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to enhance resilience in the face of climate change.