Natural Hazards

Maria Vittoria Gargiulo

I am a dedicated researcher and educator with extensive expertise in multi-risk analysis of natural and man-made hazardous events, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement. I hold a PhD in Mathematics, Physics, and Applications with the prestigious title of Doctor Europaeus. I am also an IMI (International Mediation Institute) qualified Mediator; I recently completed an II-level Master’s in Education and International Mediation. My research journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship for the EU-funded H2020 S4CE (Science 4 Clean Energy) project, participation in H2020 INNOSUP AMULET (Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies united for Lightweight), and involvement in the Erasmus+ IN-MEDIAS – European Mediator Network. Currently, I am engaged in the H2020 CORE (sCience and human factor for resilient sociEty) and the HE The HuT (The Human-Tech Nexus – Building a Safe Haven to cope with Climate Extremes) projects. I am passionate about developing educational and communication strategies to help young generations understand risk concepts; I have contributed to orientation programs at the University of Salerno, both on and off campus. As a Positive Peace Activator trained by Rotary International and the Institute of Economics and Peace, my research interests also encompass the positive peace framework within Disaster Risk Reduction.

Building the Future of Multi-hazard Disaster Risk Reduction in Barcelona

Maria Vittoria Gargiulo January 13, 2025

(Image credit: DRR Academy participants)

From 23 to 26 October 2024, over 40 early-career researchers and practitioners from across the globe gathered at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona (Spain) for the Multi-hazard Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Academy. Set against the vibrant backdrop of this dynamic city, the Academy offered a unique platform for participants to engage, learn, and collaborate on the complex chal ...[Read More]