Damon P. Coppola

Damon P. Coppola is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health, specializing in disaster management and emergency preparedness. His work bridges academic theory with practical application through publications and educational campaigns.

• Key Roles: Adjunct faculty, Author, Emergency Preparedness Educator

Research Focus: Coppola’s research emphasizes global disaster management frameworks, risk communication, and climate change adaptation. His publications explore:

• Incident command systems in international contexts
• Technological and intentional hazards
• Humanitarian spending and stakeholder coordination
• Practical strategies for public and private sector preparedness
• Climate resilience and geospatial technologies

Publications: His works span recent to historical analyses, including:

• The Path of Flames (2023) on wildfire response
• Introduction to Homeland Security (2020) on national security frameworks
• Communicating Emergency Preparedness (2017) on behavioral change campaigns
• Living with Climate Change (2017) on adaptation strategies