Silvia Danielak

Dr. Silvia Danielak is a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University's Earth Commons Institute for Environment and Sustainability and a research affiliate at MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, where she obtained her Ph.D. in Urban Planning. Her research focuses on socio-spatial planning, infrastructure and technology in conflict settings and as part of peace efforts, as well as its coalition with climate and environmental efforts.

Silvia has more than ten years of professional experience in international development, local governance and conflict prevention across Africa, Europe and Central Asia. Prior to joining MIT, she served as a conflict prevention advisor to the African Union Border Program in Addis Ababa, and worked on conflict mediation in Kyrgyzstan.