About CMRR

The Centre for Multi-hazard Risk and Resilience (CMRR) is an interdisciplinary research hub at Western dedicated to addressing the challenges posed by natural hazards and disasters. By leveraging Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s strengths in areas such as flooding, wind, earthquake, and tsunami hazards, the CMRR aims to advance research in multi-hazard risk assessment and resilience building. Through collaboration with industry, government, and academia, the CMRR develops innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of extreme events, particularly in a changing climate, and seeks to become a leading center for disaster risk reduction.

Goals of CMRR:

  • Create a recognized hub for multi-hazard risk and resilience assessment.
  • Generate impactful research in disaster hazard, risk, and resilience.
  • Organize annual workshops to build networks.
  • Strengthen collaboration with industry, government, and academia.
  • Promote interdisciplinary research and education.
  • Support graduate students in collaborative specialization.

 

Program Contacts

Katsuichiro Goda & Reza Najafi

Co-Directors, Centre for Multi-hazard Risk and Resilience (CMRR) 

Contact info:
kgoda2@uwo.ca
mnajafi7@uwo.ca