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Sonia Chao is an Associate Dean of Research and Research Professor at the University of Miami's School of Architecture. She directs the Center for Urban & Community Design and leads the Resilient Miami Initiative, collaborating with Florida government officials on resilient design solutions for historic neighborhoods.
- Affiliation: School of Architecture, University of Miami
- Role: Director of Center for Urban & Community Design
- Status: Active faculty member
Her research focuses on resilient architecture and sustainable design in coastal regions, particularly addressing storm surge vulnerability and climate adaptation. She integrates social sciences with urban design to develop new paradigms for coastal cities, supported by a National Science Foundation CRISP grant.
Key trends in her publications include coastal building vulnerability modeling, subtropical sustainable urbanism, and historical preservation in climate-adaptive design. Her work emphasizes geospatial analysis and community-driven solutions.
Dr. Chao's grants include NSF CRISP funding to study connections among built and social layers in cities. She has informed Hurricane Andrew rebuilding protocols and developed affordable housing in Haiti using traditional and modern techniques.
She actively contributes to climate resilience policy through roles like Executive Board member of the Florida Climate Institute and leadership in the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's Resilient Redesign III Charrette.
