Andrew Sonta, a civil and environmental engineering researcher, is dedicated to improving the sustainability of cities. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree and Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University. His academic experience extends beyond engineering as he also studied Chinese Political & Economic Development at Peking University.

Currently, Sonta works as a postdoctoral research scientist at Columbia University in the City of New York. He was formerly an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco and a teaching assistant for Network Analysis for Urban Systems at Stanford University. He also developed and instructed courses for the Hard Earth Seminar Series at Stanford University. He has been a graduate fellow at Stanford University and a national science foundation research experience for undergraduates (REU) at Northwestern University. Some of his extracurricular experience includes serving as executive board productions co-chair at Northwestern University Dance Marathon and as a summer fellow at Wanxiang America.

Sonta's expertise lies in civil and environmental engineering as well as urban systems. He is skilled in research and analysis, course development, and instruction. His interests include improving social and environmental sustainability, network analysis, and economic development.