Gabriela Estrada

Gabriela Estrada is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the Iberoamerican University (Mexico), where she has been a full-time academic since 2013. She has held significant leadership roles, including coordinating the Bachelor of Architecture program from February 2017 to February 2025 and serving as executive coordinator for federally and internationally funded research on environmental public policy. She is also a founding partner of Local & Global Ideas SC, a consulting firm specializing in territorial, urban, and housing issues.

• PhD in Urban Planning and Urbanism, University of Paris-Est (2017)
• Master in Urban Studies, El Colegio de México (1999)
• Master in Urbanism, Institut d'Urbanisme de Paris (2001)
• Architect, University of Veracruz (1995)

Her research focuses on urban resilience, sustainable urbanism, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation. She examines how urban policies can better integrate risk prevention, particularly through sustainable drainage systems (SUDS), urban expansion patterns, and governance frameworks in Mexican and international contexts. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, often in multidisciplinary and cross-national teams.

Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in urban risk policy, sustainable infrastructure, and the socioeconomic impacts of urban sprawl, especially in Latin America. She frequently compares policy frameworks between Mexico and France, emphasizing the need for integrated, preventive urban planning. Her articles also explore community resilience, flood management, and hedonic pricing models to assess housing and transportation costs in metropolitan areas like Mexico City.

Scientific Contributions and Recognition:

• Active contributor to academic discourse on urban resilience and risk governance.
• Published in journals such as Revista Trace, Ciudades, and Bulletin de l’Institut français d’études andines.
• Research cited over 3,000 times on Academia.edu, indicating strong academic engagement.

Advising and Grants:
Gabriela Estrada has led and participated in multiple research projects funded by federal and international agencies. She has served as a consultant for the World Bank Institute and collaborates with multidisciplinary, regional, and international research teams. While specific student advisees are not listed, her leadership in academic programs suggests mentoring roles. Her work often involves policy evaluation and implementation, particularly in urban risk and sustainability.

Labs, Teams, and Professional Engagement:
She is affiliated with the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Civil Engineering at Iberoamerican University. She actively participates in international conferences, such as Disaster and Resilience 2021, where she presented on topics ranging from urban resilience in Montreal to collaborative models between architecture schools and municipalities. Her professional network includes institutions in Mexico, France, and Canada, reflecting a strong international research profile.