Marcel Altenburg

Marcel Altenburg is a Senior Lecturer in Crowd Science and Programme Leader of the MSc Crowd Safety & Risk Analysis at the Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University. His professional expertise spans over a decade in crisis decision making and crowd safety, with a focus on integrating these fields at Manchester, a global hub for crowd risk analysis education.

• Affiliations: Business School, Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management Department

Research interests include crowd safety, risk analysis, event management, and crisis planning. He advises leading global entities, including major marathons, sports leagues (e.g., Premier League, Bundesliga), stadiums, and government agencies. Collaborations extend to organizations like AIMS World Running and the German Football Association.

Media engagements include contributions to Runner’s World, New York Times, Rolling Stone, and others. Consultancy spans high-profile events worldwide, emphasizing public safety and risk mitigation strategies.