Claudia D. Solari, PhD
About Claudia D. Solari, PhD
Claudia D. Solari, PhD, is a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute, specializing in neighborhood inequality and segregation. She has extensive experience in managing research teams and projects, employing mixed-methods research and advanced quantitative analysis techniques.
Current Role at Urban Institute
Claudia D. Solari serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she manages large research teams and oversees complex projects. Her work focuses on critical issues such as neighborhood inequality and segregation, contributing to the Urban Institute's mission of providing data-driven insights to inform policy decisions.
Previous Experience at Urban Institute
Prior to her current role, Claudia worked at the Urban Institute as a Research Associate from 2018 to 2020. During this time, she engaged in various research projects that addressed social issues and contributed to the organization's research output. Her experience at Urban Institute builds on her extensive background in research and analysis.
Educational Background
Claudia D. Solari earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brown University, studying there from 1996 to 2000. She later pursued her PhD in Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles, completing her studies from 2003 to 2010. This educational foundation has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her research career.
Research Expertise and Methodologies
Claudia specializes in mixed-methods research, integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Her expertise includes advanced quantitative analysis techniques such as Bayesian methods and agent-based modeling. She is also skilled in survey design and data collection methodologies, which are essential for her research on neighborhood inequality and segregation.
Professional Experience Overview
Claudia has a diverse professional background, having worked in various research roles. Before joining Urban Institute, she held positions at Abt Associates, including Senior Analyst and Associate/Scientist, from 2012 to 2018. She also served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked as a Researcher at the Social Science Research Council. Her career spans over two decades, reflecting her commitment to social research.