Dr. Zofia Bednarowska-Michaiel is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at UCSD, working across two interdisciplinary research hubs: the Design Lab and the Homelessness Hub. Her research focuses on spatial equity, particularly in understanding what drives regional inequalities in mobility and active transportation, housing, access to amenities, and environmental justice, as well as the role racial and ethnic disparities play in these issues. Her work sits at the intersection of regional science, urban planning, and sociology, with a strong emphasis on spatial statistical methods.

Before joining UCSD, Bednarowska-Michaiel held a postdoctoral position as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies at the University of Warwick, UK. Her background includes a unique blend of applied research, having completed over 100 projects in collaboration with local communities and through consulting in multinational projects, while working at a major tech company and a research agency.