Dr Kristen MacAskill

Dr Kristen MacAskill is a University Associate Professor in Engineering, Environment and Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering. Her research focuses on Construction Engineering, Post-disaster reconstruction, resilience assessment, and infrastructure sustainability. Dr MacAskill's work explores how resilience and sustainability concepts can be applied in decision-making for infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on post-disaster reconstruction. Her research aims to enhance the ability of engineers and decision-makers to address both immediate and long-term infrastructure needs in such contexts. She is affiliated with the Civil Engineering department and contributes to strategic themes related to energy, transport, and urban infrastructure.

Kristen MacAskill's research focuses on resilience, risk, infrastructure, governance, adaptation, and transport. Her work explores the complexities of disaster risk management, infrastructure resilience assessment, and sustainable development in civil engineering. She investigates flood resilience in urban rail systems, post-disaster reconstruction, and the role of governance in disaster recovery. MacAskill also examines funding mechanisms for disaster recovery, institutional complexity in infrastructure adaptation, and the integration of sustainability principles in post-disaster planning. Her research emphasizes the importance of public participation, carbon data trustworthiness, and adaptive infrastructure strategies to address climate change and enhance resilience in built environments.