David Lallemant

David Lallemant is an Associate Professor at the Asian School of the Environment, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Principal Investigator of the Disaster Analytics for Society Lab. His research spans hazard and risk modeling for natural disasters, with a focus on urban resilience and post-disaster assessment using innovative technologies. He collaborates with global entities including the World Bank and Google to translate science into policy for resilient societies.

His primary research areas include:

• Natural hazard risk modeling and uncertainty communication
• Quantitative resilience metrics and urban/regional risk analysis
• Post-disaster assessment via remote sensing, crowd-sourcing, and geostatistics
• Disaster impacts beyond fatalities and economic losses

He integrates structural engineering, probabilistic methods, and policy to develop novel solutions for disaster risk reduction.

Recent publications demonstrate a focus on probabilistic frameworks for disaster risk management, including counterfactual analysis to quantify avoided disasters and nature-based solutions for flood risk. His work bridges environmental science, engineering, and policy, emphasizing scalable methods for urban resilience and equitable recovery.

Dr. Lallemant leads the Disaster Analytics for Society Lab and collaborates with international organizations including the World Bank, the Red Cross, Google, and USGS. His research is policy-oriented, aiming to translate scientific insights into practical risk management strategies.