معرفی
Ali Asgary is a Professor at York University's School of Administrative Studies, specializing in Disaster & Emergency Management. He serves as Director of CIFAL York (UNITAR affiliate) and Executive Director of ADERSIM. His roles include leading disaster simulation initiatives and policy training programs. With a PhD from Newcastle University and degrees from the University of Tehran, Dr. Asgary has pioneered disaster management programs in Canada since 2003.
Research focuses on post-disaster recovery, AI/VR applications in emergency response, and risk assessment methodologies. Projects have been funded by NSERC, SSHRC, and international agencies. Key contributions include flood mapping frameworks, pandemic response modeling, and emergency exercise evaluation. He has advised on global health crises, including the 2020 pandemic, leveraging digital twin technologies and agent-based simulations.
- Education: PhD (Newcastle), MA (Tehran), BA (Tehran)
- Roles: Director of CIFAL York, Executive Director ADERSIM, Associate Director of Y-EMERGE
- Expertise: Disaster simulations, risk modeling, emergency preparedness, smart city resilience
Leadership includes IAEM Canada presidency (2007-2009) and board membership. Current projects address climate change impacts, health emergency systems, and blockchain in humanitarian物流. His work bridges academia and practice through advanced simulation tools and policy frameworks.
