Research
Building relevance through applied capability in:
- Operational Research modelling for emergency response.
- Understanding public response to incidents.
- Multidisciplinary, multi-methodology analysis of safety & security issues.
- Creative analyses of complex quantitative & qualitative data.
- Developing cutting edge theoretical applications for crisis events.
Research projects
Improving critical information sharing in response to disaster
During any natural or man-made disaster, effective information sharing is critical between disaster recovery agencies for them to be able to provide a coherent response. This project, a collaboration between the Aston CRISIS Centre and Kyoto University, seeks to develop a systematic approach to guide the critical information sharing necessary to respond to catastrophic events. more
Delivering faster police response times through process efficiency
The objective of this research is to increase the efficiency and choice in how the public can access services from the police using information from senior managers and key staff members from Warwickshire Police. more
A safety-based prioritisation of nuclear liabilities
The nuclear industry must decide its prioritisation of a ~£2.5 billion annual budget. We have collaborated closely with the Health and Safety Executive's Nuclear Installations Inspectorate (NII) for over 4 years to develop a decision making methodology that aims to have significant impact on the evidence-base to establish future priorities at a strategic level.more
Disaster planning through operational research
The UK’s ‘New Dimension’ programme prepares the Fire & Rescue Service to respond to major catastrophic events. The Aston CRISIS Centre worked closely with key stakeholders to rigorously develop analytical models to support the highest levels of evidence-based policy making. more
Evacuation Responsiveness by Government Organisations (Ergo)
This 3 year, EU-funded project analyses & strengthens mass evacuation preparedness in six countries. It involves The Aston CRISIS Centre analysing how governments can best evacuate hundreds of thousands of people e.g. from flooding, volcanic eruption, man-made incidents. Critical to a safe and secure evacuation is how nations prepare their public to respond in desirable ways. more
Safely minimising radioactive waste
A UK regulator aimed to produce detailed guidance to the nuclear industry to seek it to minimize radioactive waste through closely managing the radioactive source which creates that waste. Over 2 years of collaboration, The Aston CRISIS Centre developed a new analytical methodology to understand complex, waste-producing systems, leading to safety-based action plans that minimise avoidable waste. more
Training for the command of Major Incidents
The Aston CRISIS Centre applied new psychological research to an international training programme for high ranking officers in fire services. The challenge was for experience fire officers to retain operational competence whilst being promoted to leadership roles which required limited exposure to emergency incidents. more
