Mateo Neira
About Mateo Neira
Mateo Neira is an Associate Data Scientist currently working at Foster + Partners in London. He holds a PhD in Spatial Modelling and Complexity from UCL and has extensive experience in data science, urban design, and smart cities.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Mateo Neira serves as an Associate, Data Scientist at Foster + Partners since 2022. In this role, he implements novel frameworks and methods to understand urbanization processes. His work informs design strategies within the organization, leveraging data science and machine learning to enhance the understanding of urban environments.
Education and Expertise
Mateo Neira holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Spatial Modelling and Complexity from University College London (UCL), achieved between 2018 and 2021. He also completed a Master's degree in Smart Cities and Urban Analytics at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, from 2016 to 2017. His academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Universidad de Cuenca, obtained from 2009 to 2015.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current position, Mateo worked at Foster + Partners as an Urban Designer & Big Data Analyst from 2017 to 2022. He also held a role as a Spatial Algorithm Researcher at SignalBox for three months in 2017. Additionally, he served as a Researcher at LlactaLAB - Sustainable City Research Group at Universidad de Cuenca from 2015 to 2016.
Research Contributions
Mateo Neira's doctoral research at UCL and The Alan Turing Institute focused on the application of data science and machine learning to better understand urban environments. His work contributes to the development of context-aware location algorithms and informs urban design strategies through data-driven insights.