Reducing Wildfire Damage in Communities
We need validated, science-based mitigation strategies to reduce the vulnerability of structures to wildfires.
Project description
The economic and social impacts of wildfires have been rising in recent years, and they now represent a global concern. Although factors such as weather patterns cannot be controlled, the vulnerability of communities can be managed through proper strategies and informed decisions. This project will study historical data from California to investigate effects of different construction features on the fire performance of structures during different wildfire events. The correlation between the level of damage and the intensity of wildfire event, characteristics of the community, environmental factors, etc. will be studied.
Project outcome
- A research report and/or poster presentation
Project details
| Length of commitment | About 3-5 months; a semester |
| Start time | Anytime |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid |
| Level of collaboration | Small group project (2-3 students) |
| Benefits | Research experience; academic credit |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Core Partners
Project mentor
Negar Elhami-Khorasani
Assistant Professor
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Phone: (716) 645-3019
Email: negarkho@buffalo.edu
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Preparation activities
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Keywords
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering