"Better modeling means better preparedness," said Dr. Paolo Bocchini, Director of the Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience. "The rapid intensification of both storms is a worrisome signal, one of the many signals calling attention to this problem. We need to unite the next generation of researchers in engineering, natural hazard science, climate science, and the social science of disasters to understand today better so we can prepare for tomorrow."
The Center addresses the impacts of various catastrophic events, including wildfires, pandemics, floods, and earthquakes. Utilizing advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the Center seeks to modernize catastrophe modeling through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates historical data with cutting-edge analytics.
Lehigh's Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience is unique in offering the nation's only graduate-level program dedicated to training experts in catastrophe modeling. Its collaborative framework involves academia, government agencies, and private sector stakeholders, aiming to empower communities with the tools and knowledge to mitigate disaster risks effectively.
"Our work brings together engineering, climatology, earth sciences, and sociology to connect the dots between the causes and outcomes of tomorrow's catastrophes," Bocchini explained. "The questions we've received in recent weeks highlight both fear and an opportunity for solutions."
The workshop, along with the Center's broader initiatives, focuses on integrating multi-scale, multi-hazard, and multi-physics modeling to help communities better prepare for climatological and biological disasters.
ResearchWorkshop on Climate, Equity, and Resilience in Catastrophe Modeling
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