Carol Friedland

Dr. Carol Friedland is a Professor at Louisiana State University and Director of LaHouse Research Center, specializing in hurricane wind-flood interactions and resilient construction. Her research examines hazard-resistant building systems, natural hazard impacts on infrastructure, and post-disaster damage assessment methodologies.

Research encompasses combined wind and flood effects on structures, mitigation strategies for built environments, and development of rapid damage assessment techniques using remote sensing. Recent work focuses on sustainable material selection, flood risk modeling, and community resilience planning.

Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to disaster resilience, integrating materials science, structural engineering, and data analytics. Work includes advanced modeling of flood insurance impacts and innovative construction materials.