Dr. Takahiro Yabe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Takahiro Yabe is an Assistant Professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering specializing in computational social science, urban resilience, and human mobility. His research focuses on using network science approaches to model the resilience of urban environments in the face of disasters, pandemics, and technology disruptions. He has published in reputable journals such as Nature Human Behaviour and PNAS. Yabe completed his Ph.D. at Purdue University in 2021, where his doctoral research contributed significantly to the understanding of socio-economic networks and mobility patterns in urban settings. Prior to joining NYU, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working with renowned researchers in data systems and social interaction. His work is recognized for interdisciplinary collaboration and application of science and technology to improve urban livelihoods. Yabe’s contributions have garnered honors, including a Top 10% Citation Award from PLoS and the Nice Step Researcher Award from Japan’s Ministry of Education. He actively engages with communities to foster resilience through innovative urban network models.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in research focusing on urban resilience and social network models.

Awards

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Nice Step Researcher Award

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Emerging Award

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Vice Presidential Unit Award

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.