Principal Investigator

Yuki Miura
Yuki Miura
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Professor Miura is an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Urban Science and Progress at NYU Tandon. She is also a faculty advisory board at the Volatility and Risk Institute at NYU Stern. 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.



PhD Students


Visiting PhD Students

Matteo Benetti
Matteo Benetti
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Matteo is an Environmental Engineer and a visiting PhD student at CERA Lab. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Brescia, where he also completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. His specialization is in hydraulic engineering, and he has earned his professional qualification of Engineer. Matteo’s research focuses on the numerical modeling of urban flooding and the development of sustainable urban drainage systems. He has collaborated with water cycle management organizations in the Brescia area. His master’s thesis, titled “Analysis of the Surface Grain Size Distribution of the Blè Creek Using High-Resolution Drone Images,” was awarded in a project highlighting the territory of Valle Camonica.



Former Lab Members

Name Dates in the lab Where are they now?
Christine Blackshaw 2020 - 2022 PhD Student at Princeton University
Michelle Zhang 2020 - 2022 Water Resources Engineer at California Department of Water Resources