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Assessing knowledge adoption in post-disaster reconstruction

On the 23rd of September 2020 the thesis will be publicly defended. You can attend online, check out this link. Please download the full book here. Abstract: Disasters triggered by natural hazards are disproportionally impacting housing in low-income countries. During the reconstruction, many affected households do not apply construction techniques

Can we increase the effectiveness of post-disaster reconstruction?

I recently published an opinion piece about the question above. It is in Dutch. If you don't agree with me or have questions, I am available for dialogue. In my doctoral study, I will deepen the understanding of the role of communication to enlarge the adoption of hazard-resistant construction principles.

Disaster, research into recovery

On the 2nd of February I organize an event, Disaster research into recovery related to my research at the Eindhoven University of Technology. During my research I meet incredible people and I have invited them to share their experience with students, researchers and humanitarian experts in the Netherlands. With support

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