معرفی
Kati Orru is a Professor in Sociology of Risk and Resilience at the University of Tartu's Institute of Social Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences. She leads the Risk & Resilience Research Group and specializes in disaster vulnerability frameworks, societal resilience, and crisis sociology. Her work integrates theoretical and methodological innovations to analyze social vulnerability dynamics in disasters.
- PhD in Geography from King's College London (2011)
- MA in Sociology from University of Tartu (2006)
Her research focuses on developing vulnerability assessment frameworks, influencing policy through collaborations with stakeholders. Key areas include:
- Disaster risk reduction strategies
- Climate governance and energy transitions
- Pandemic impacts on marginalized groups
Recent publications emphasize scenario-based vulnerability analysis, social media in crisis management, and pandemic resilience. She has received awards for societal service and pandemic-related research.
