Earthquake Insights Seminar: Unveiling Discoveries and Preparedness Strategies - Lessons learned from the M 7.8 Türkiye Earthquake of 6 February 2023

 

Overview:

Earthquakes are natural phenomena that often leave us in awe of their power and destruction. To gain a deeper understanding of these events and to bolster earthquake preparedness in Canada and worldwide, our team of dedicated researchers embarked on a journey to Türkiye, a region susceptible to seismic activity and recently suffered from a major earthquake. Now, they're back to share their findings, experiences, and insights with the community.

 

Highlights of the Event:

Research Revelations

Our esteemed panel of professors will present their findings from the recent expedition, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms behind earthquakes, their impact on infrastructure and communities, and the implications for disaster preparedness.

Interdisciplinary Insights

In addition to our UBC Civil Engineering faculty, we are honored to host faculty members from other renowned universities who will provide diverse perspectives on earthquake research, risk assessment, and resilience strategies.

Interactive Discussions

Engage in interactive discussions with our panelists, allowing you to delve deeper into the research, ask questions, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of earthquake dynamics.

Promoting Preparedness

Beyond research, this event underscores the critical importance of earthquake preparedness and safety. Learn about practical measures you can take to prepare and protect yourself, your family, and your community in the event of an earthquake.

 

Who Should Attend:

  • Engineers, planners, mid-senior-to-senior level executives and leaders in engineering firms and government, and mainstream and trade media
  • Students and researchers interested in earthquake studies and civil engineering.
  • Professionals in the fields of urban planning, disaster management, and infrastructure development.
  • Community members are concerned about earthquake preparedness and safety.

 

Live Event Information:

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

Location: UBC Robson Square or Online

Register now

 

Speakers:

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Alemdar Bayraktar Picture

Alemdar Bayraktar, PhD

Professor in Structural and Earthquake Engineering

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Svetlana Brzev Picture

Svetlana Brzev, PhD, P.Eng., FEC

Adjunct Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering

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Allison Chen Picture

Allison Chen, P.Eng., P.E.

Practice Advisor, EGBC

Mehrtash Motamedi photo

Mehrtash Motamedi, PhD, P.Eng.

Research Associate, UBC Department of Civil Engineering

Bishnu Pandey photo

Bishnu Pandey, PhD, P.Eng.

Instructor, BCIT

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Jeffrey Salmon Picture

Jeffrey Salmon, PhD

Structural Engineer, Ausenco

 

 

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Keshab Sharma Picture

Keshab Sharma, PhD

Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering Inc.

Carlos Ventura photo

Carlos Ventura, P.E., P.Eng., PhD

Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering

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Tony Yang Picture

Tony Yang, PhD, P.Eng., F. CAE

Professor, UBC Department of Civil Engineering

 

Register for the Seminar

 

Questions about the event can be directed to contact@apsc.ubc.ca.

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