Paul-Henri RICHARD

Paul-Henri RICHARD is a Doctor and Research Engineer at the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), specializing in crisis management and global security. He serves as Facilitator and Administrator of the Crisis Management Chair, a partnership between UTT and the National School of Firefighters (ENSSP) operational until 2027. His roles include developing industrial partnerships, organizing multi-year research programs, and managing educational initiatives like the Master's in Global Security Engineering and Management. Key projects include the ANR IMPLIC initiative (2019-2021), focusing on population initiatives in crisis zones, and the PePIT project assisting local officials in crisis preparation.

Research focuses on crisis anticipation, ethical dimensions of disasters, and pedagogical methods for crisis training. He coordinates interdisciplinary teams and manages educational outreach, including student recruitment, partnership development, and digital communication strategies. His work bridges academic research with operational practice through collaborations with emergency services, healthcare providers, and local governments.

Teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, organizing field visits, and jury participation in both initial and continuing education programs. He emphasizes proximity-based approaches to crisis management, advocating for stronger links between affected communities and relief actors through spatial analysis and collective intelligence systems.