Yetta Gurtner

Yetta Gurtner is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Disaster Studies, James Cook University, Australia. Her research focuses on integrated disaster management, tourism crisis recovery, and sustainability in vulnerable regions. She explores topics such as community preparedness, socio-economic resilience, and climate adaptation strategies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address disaster risks in developing nations.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in disaster preparedness (e.g., bushfire and tornado response), post-disaster recovery methodologies, and the role of social media in crisis management. She has collaborated on projects analyzing demographic shifts post-disaster and advocating for equitable recovery policies.

• Research Themes: Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development, Community Engagement
• Key Projects: Townsville Bushfire Preparedness, Tourism Crisis Management, Active Transport in Tropics

Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, contributing to policy frameworks for resilient urban planning and emergency response systems.