The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation (ADERSIM) Lab, is a cutting-edge, multi-function infrastructure that serves as a research and training hub and an advanced Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Officially opened in July 2024, ADERSIM is an interdisciplinary initiative with a team of outstanding researchers from the fields of Science, Engineering, Health, and Social Sciences.
They conduct state-of-the-art disaster research and training and provide crucial rapid-response support by activating EOC during major emergencies. The facility is capable of developing large-scale disaster simulations to prepare professionals for real-world events. ADERSIM leads a rapidly growing national network for emergency management research and training, supported by partners including NSERC, the Ontario Research Fund, Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, and IBM.
ADERSIM CAPABILITIES
ADERSIM offers a suite of advanced capabilities and rapid response activities and rapid-response capabilities to enhance emergency preparedness. The state-of-the-art EOC can be utilized for conducting emergency exercises, training, testing new technologies, and providing support during emergencies.
ADERSIM TASK FORCES
- Rapid-response Emergency Training
- Rapid-response Emergency Research
- Rapid-response Damage Assessment
- Rapid-response Emergency Transportation and Logistics
- Rapid-response Search and Rescue
- Rapid-response Mapping, Sensing and Visualization
- Rapid-response AI
- Rapid-response Simulation and Modeling
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Active |
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Jianhong Wu, Faculty Fellow, Faculty of Science - Active
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