Dr. Erick Guerra

Professor

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Biography

Erick Guerra is a Professor and the Associate Dean for Research at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in transit-oriented development, sustainable transportation, and urban planning, with a focus on the interplay between land use and transportation systems in developing cities. His portfolio includes research on travel behavior, particularly concerning public health impacts and transportation technology. Guerra's recent work examines the complexities of transportation emissions in Latin American cities and the implications of urban form on travel behavior. He advocates for equitable transportation solutions and has contributed to important discussions on the environmental and economic aspects of transit systems. Guerra has authored several publications connecting urban planning and transport policy, further elevating critical dialogues around urban mobility and accessibility.

Research Interests

Courses

CPLN 501: Introduction to Planning Methods CPLN 550: Introduction to Transportation Planning CPLN 655: Multimodal Transportation

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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