Miroslav Nastev

Field of expertise:

Managed and collaborated on interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research projects in the field of natural hazard risk assessment, hydrogeology, environmental assessment and reclamation, and software development.

What is the focus of you research?

Current interests focus on the development of standardized methods and tools for quantitative assessment of physical vulnerability, social and economic losses associated with natural disasters. I make part of an international team which studies dynamic response of structures to ground shaking and impacts of landslides and liquefaction to linear infrastructure, and develops simplified methods for floodplain delineation for scenario risk modelling.  I am also involved in regional hydrogeological studies and characterization of the evolution of the groundwater quantity and quality.

What is the significance of your research?

Contribution to the improvement of our understanding of natural hazards and their consequences. The developed methods and tools support the needs of the public safety community to mitigate potential impacts from natural hazards and prepare informed emergency response plans.