Won the 2022 Complex Systems Society Junior Award for contributions using complex systems and complex networks methodologies, including machine learning approaches, to the field of economic geography, and for contributions to creating bridges between science and policymaking.
Research Experience
Leads a research group focused on data-driven models for economic development, complex systems, and cities. Involved in the PEAK Urban project, studying cities as complex social, spatial, and economic systems. Participates in the Oxford Martin Programme on Informal Cities, researching the dynamics and data collection of informal cities.
Education
PhD (Mathematics): Imperial College London; Fulbright Scholar and Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Center for International Development at Harvard Kennedy School; Senior Research Fellow: Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford.
Background
Professor of Cities and Networks, focusing on data-driven models for economic development, complex systems, and cities. Works with a wide variety of policymakers, from local and national government to global multilaterals such as the World Bank.