Henrik Hassel

Henrik Hassel is a Professor and Head of Office in the Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering (LTH). His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable communities and infrastructure resilience.

Professor Hassel's research focuses on risk management, vulnerability assessment, and critical infrastructure systems. His work examines organizational adaptive capacity, disaster risk management, and societal preparedness in the face of unexpected events. He investigates how public sector organizations can develop effective business continuity management systems and how municipal administrations can improve flood risk mitigation through collaborative governance approaches.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on evidence-based approaches to disaster risk management, with particular attention to risk, resilience, and vulnerability assessment frameworks. His research spans both theoretical development and practical application in real-world contexts.

Professor Hassel is actively involved in multiple research projects addressing societal safety and risk management challenges. His work connects academic research with practical applications in public sector risk management and infrastructure resilience.

He collaborates extensively with researchers including Anders Cedergren, Hanna Lindbom, and Henrik Tehler on projects related to societal preparedness, risk management in interconnected societies, and climate resilience initiatives across multiple countries.