EPICentre investigates risks from natural hazards to society, the built environment and the natural environment. Our research projects adopt a range of skills for tackling complex real-world problems.
About
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A dynamic, multidisciplinary research centre, EPICentreÌýcollaborates with theÌýUCL Hazard CentreÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý, whilstÌýalso havingÌýstrong industrial links. AÌýmember of the Willis Research Network (), EPICentreÌýhas research projects across the globe with several international partners, and the World Bank.
The Co-Directors of EPICentre areÌýÌý²¹²Ô»å Prof DinaÌýD'Ayala.
EPICentre members contribute to the following CEGE degree programmes:Ìý
There are additionally other Master'sÌýprogrammes at 911±¬ÁÏÍø that fall within the research interests of EPICentre:
- Engineering for International Development MSc
- Urban Sustainability and Resilience MResÌý
- Geophysical Hazards MSc
Research themes
- Risk Representation and Behaviours in Individuals
- Post Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction
- Vulnerability of Cities and Infrastructure to Natural Hazards
- Societal and Engineering Resilience
- Heritage Conservation Engineering