About
The Center for Catastrophic Risk Management (CCRM) is a group of academic researchers and practitioners who recognize the need for transdisciplinary solutions to avoid and mitigate tragic events. This group of internationally recognized experts in the fields of engineering, social science, medicine, public health, public policy, and law was formed following the tragic consequences of Hurricane Katrina to formulate ways for researchers and experts to share their lifesaving knowledge and experience with industry and government.
Our work focuses on fundamental research through empirical data. It is impossible to study these problems in a ‘lab.’ Collection of empirical data also facilitates validation of research findings in actual Socio-Technical systems.