KAWASAKI Akiyuki

KAWASAKI Akiyuki is a Professor at The University of Tokyo, Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on enhancing social resilience through climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction investment, as well as the impact of water-related disasters on socioeconomic systems. He is affiliated with the Center for Global Commons, Institute for Future Initiatives, and the Graduate School of Engineering. His work contributes to global initiatives addressing environmental and societal challenges, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Akiyuki Kawasaki is a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Tokyo, focusing on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, poverty, resilience, and vulnerability. His work explores the socioeconomic dimensions of disaster risk, particularly in rural and vulnerable communities, with case studies from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. Kawasaki's research integrates biophysical and socio-economic factors to assess flood impacts, develop flood damage functions, and evaluate climate change effects on hydrology and water resources. His publications highlight the role of geospatial technologies and early warning systems in disaster response and climate adaptation strategies.