Abstract

Long-term economic and societal development rely on sustainable practices that can combat the increasing frequency and intensity of natural and manmade hazards. Major threats to our wellbeing on this planet include loss in biodiversity, land degradation, and climate change. The cascading effects of disasters and compound extremes cross social, economic, and geographic boundaries. Solutions that leverage the inherent resiliency of natural environments and reduce risks from hazards at multiple spatial and temporal scales are needed. We seek solutions that promote sustainable and equitable social recovery. The panel discussion will shed light on this important topic and discuss innovative solutions to safeguard the planet and build resilience.

Hosted by College of Engineering and Lyles School of Civil Engineering

Co-Moderator

• Inez Hua, Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental and Ecological Engineering
• Panagiota Karava, Jack and Kay Hockema Professor in Civil Engineering

Panelists

• Ana P. Barros, Donald Biggar Willett Chair of Engineering and Department Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• David Yu, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
• Ayman Habib, Thomas A. Page Professor of Civil Engineering, Co-Director of the Civil Engineering Center for Applications of UAS for a Sustainable Environment (CE-CAUSE), and Associate Director of the Joint Transportation Research Program
• Venkatesh Merwade, Professor of Civil Engineering with Courtesy Appointment in Agricultural and Biological Engineering