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Prof. Michel Dückers is a Professor by special appointment in 'Crises, Safety and Health' at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Department of Social Psychology. His work focuses on disasters, crisis management, public safety, and public health, with a particular emphasis on understanding vulnerability and societal resilience. He also serves as Research Programme Coordinator for Disasters and Environmental Hazards at Nivel.
His research integrates behavioral and social science perspectives to address complex health and safety challenges. Key areas include post-pandemic mental health impacts, environmental health risks (e.g., wind turbines, gas extraction), and the role of green spaces in disease prevention. Recent studies highlight his contributions to epidemiological analysis and policy-informed research.
Notable contributions include population-based analyses of PTSD prevalence in the Dutch population during the pandemic, socio-environmental studies on gas extraction impacts in Groningen, and evaluations of health outcomes linked to renewable energy infrastructure. His interdisciplinary approach bridges public health, psychology, and environmental science to inform crisis preparedness and public safety strategies.
