Yulia Shaffer

Yulia Shaffer is a Ph.D. student and instructor at the University of Georgia's College of Environment + Design. Her work bridges urban planning, sustainability, and geospatial analysis, focusing on integrating green spaces in cities, analyzing urban accessibility through GIS, and studying the socio-political dynamics of urban evolution.

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Master of Sustainability

Her research interests emphasize ecological urbanism, leveraging tools like remote sensing and GIS to address disparities in urban green space access and promote resilient, equitable city planning. Yulia's NASA DEVELOP Program fellowship highlights her expertise in interdisciplinary projects, where she developed simulation models for environmental forecasting.

Scientific Recognition:

• Awarded a competitive NASA DEVELOP Program Fellowship (2024), selected among 100 applicants globally.