Earthquake Risk Management Research Center

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Earthquake Risk Management Research Center was established in 2004 with the agreement of Higher Education Council of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The main target of this center is to develop risk management knowledge in the country and carrying out more compatible relevant studies in line with the developing programs of IIEES in fulfilling the policies of earthquake risk reduction and disaster management.
Some of the main activities of this center are outlined as follows:

Studying seismic risk reduction methods in various aspects of mitigation, preparedness, emergency; response, rehabilitation and reconstruction to achieve sustainable development;
Integrating different risk management components for different purposes;
Studying the factors usable in creating a safer environment regarding earthquake hazards;
Research on cultural approaches to improve safety culture and achieving public participation for making the environment safer against earthquakes.

Earthquake Risk Management Research Center presently includes 4 research departments: