Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware
Affiliated with the Disaster Research Center
Research focuses on urban resilience
Leverages big data analytics, complex network methodologies, and advanced AI tools
Develops algorithmic and theoretical frameworks to understand, evaluate, and enhance community health and resilience
Addresses challenges including increasing disaster frequency/severity, interdependent infrastructure, public engagement needs, interconnected social networks, and risk disparities in vulnerable communities