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LA&PS Associate Professor of Disaster & Emergency Management writes about Trump’s decision to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency in The Conversation

Jack L. Rozdilsky, Associate Professor of Disaster & Emergency Management, wrote an article for The Conversation discussing how Trump wasted an opportunity to demonstrate good leadership during the California wildfire disasters by criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which lowered the morale of both the affected citizens and emergency response workers. Rozdilsky examined the […]

Professor of Disaster & Emergency Management discusses how drones can disrupt wildfire response operations in article for The Conversation

Professor Ali Asgary, who teaches Disaster & Emergency Management at York University, has written an article for The Conversation discussing how the use of unauthorized drones is affecting wildfire management, more recently in Los Angeles, California and previously in Jasper, Alberta. Asgary describes why drone use in restricted areas is a serious issue and provides […]

LA&PS Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management discusses importance of effective crisis communication during disasters in an article for The Conversation

Jack L. Rozdilsky, LA&PS Associate Professor of Disaster and Emergency Management, has shared his expertise in an article for The Conversation discussing how proper emergency communication is crucial for maintaining public trust during disaster scenarios. Rozdilsky looks at how a false evacuation alert went out to 10 million residents in Los Angeles on January 9. […]

Dr. Nirupama Agrawal leads research on Canada’s disaster response system

Dr. Nirupama Agrawal, a founding member of York’s Disaster and Emergency Management program and co-director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN-MINDS), has completed a series of workshops and research bringing together international experts on disaster response. Her research aims to help create a new disaster response system and improve disaster preparedness in Canada, […]

Disaster & Emergency Management graduate makes an impact on crisis response

Tricia Corrin, a recent graduate from York University’s Master of Disaster & Emergency Management program, has contributed to two published articles on the evolution of evidence synthesis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research, which examines how teams across Canada adapted to urgent decision-making challenges, has potential to reshape how evidence is used in public health emergencies. Read […]

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah is the editor-in-chief on new book series, The Systems Thinking in Decision-Making

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah, from the School of Administrative Studies, is the editor-in-chief for a new book series entitled, The Systems Thinking in Decision-Making: Innovations and Applications. This series explores how systems thinking principles can be applied to contemporary decision-making tools and technologies. The series combines theoretical insights with practical applications, looking at the development and use […]

New book by Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah looks at ways to enhance creativity during decision-making using systems thinking principles

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah, from the School of Administrative Studies, has a new book, Creativity Loops–Based Decision Making, which presents an innovative framework for enhancing creativity in the decision-making process by applying systems thinking principles. The book proposes that creativity is a skill that can be developed with practice rather than something only a select number […]

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah's new book explores the evolution of autonomous vehicles and delves into the complex considerations surrounding them

Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah has published a new book, Riding the Wave: Exploring the Realms of Autonomous Vehicles. The book examines the past, present and future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and uses real world case studies to investigate the complex legal, regulatory and ethical considerations surrounding autonomous transportation. The book's rigorous research will benefit anyone looking the understand the […]

LA&PS prof's new book combats sustainable energy myths

Exemplifying York University's global leadership in sustainability, Professor Hassan Qudrat-Ullah from the School of Administrative Studies in York's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) has set out to increase public understanding of the importance of sustainable energy – and its role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, energy security and environmental degradation – […]

The Flood Resilience Challenge Game

Disaster & Emergency Management Assistant Professor Evalyna Bogdan is the co-designer of the Flood Resilience Challenge (FRC) Game, a serious game designed to engage business, government and community leaders in scenario-based planning for various types of flooding. Players assume different stakeholder roles, discuss flood risk management measures, and evaluate their past decisions to make informed […]