Integrated Risk Assessment for Hazards and Disasters

Foundations, Innovations, and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-38341-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Integrated Risk Assessment for Hazards and Disasters: Foundations, Innovations, and Applications offers an astute synthesis of the latest technology, science, and practical applications to equip researchers and practitioners with the tools they need to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to natural catastrophes. Chapters begin with a critical look at defining risk in contemporary society and the evolution of risk assessment practices, with experts reviewing the fundamentals of hazard identification and risk analysis along with the science of predictive modeling. Methodological innovations are reviewed, including comparisons between qualitative and quantitative approaches, synthesizing integrated risk assessment models and the benefit of community engagement.

New technological applications such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing are examined. Several case studies review real-world instances of earthquake risk analysis, flood risk management, wildfire risk mitigation, and landslide risk in diverse terrain. The book closes with a look ahead at future developments in risk assessment techniques and opportunities to enhance global cooperation. This invaluable resource provides readers the latest thinking on risk and resilience-informed decision-making, strategic resource allocation, and effective communication to forge a path toward a more resilient future.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sajjad, Muhammad

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Folgen von Katastrophen
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Naturgewalten & Katastrophen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Risk Assessment
2. Theoretical Underpinnings
3. Methodological Innovations
4. Advances in Risk Research
5. Technological Frontiers
6. Global Case Studies
7. Practical Applications
8. Looking Ahead Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Sajjad, Muhammad
Dr. Muhammad Sajjad is a distinguished Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Hong Kong Baptist University, specializing in environmental science, climate risks, and geospatial technology. With a tenure that includes a Visiting Scholar position at Princeton University and professional experience spanning various prestigious institutions, Dr. Sajjad has established himself as a leading expert in urban risk and resilience analytics. He has a robust portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, with significant contributions to high-impact journals and policy documents by UNESCO, IPCC, and the World Bank. His research interests lie at the intersection of risk-resilience-sustainability nexus, natural hazards, and vulnerability, and climate change impacts, employing advanced methodologies like remote sensing, GIS, machine learning, and Geo-AI. Dr. Sajjad's academic achievements are underscored by his receipt of various awards, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of geospatial modelling, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and sustainable development.