Pedro Reszka

Dr. Pedro Reszka is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile. With a PhD in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Edinburgh (2008), his work focuses on wildfire behavior, combustion dynamics, and risk assessment.

• PhD: Fire Safety Engineering, University of Edinburgh (2008)

His research integrates wildland fuel flammability, ignition delay analysis, and heat flux studies to address climate change adaptation in fire-prone regions. Recent projects include:

• Fire Retardant Apparatus (FRA) – optimizing wildfire suppression strategies
• High-speed multispectral infrared camera – combustion characterization of reactive systems
• Wildfire hazards prediction – leveraging machine learning for climate resilience

His scientific output spans 34 publications and 8 funded projects (2017–2025), emphasizing wildland fuels, smoldering combustion, and firebrand ignition mechanisms. Collaborations include national agencies and international fire modeling initiatives like the MaCFP Condensed Phase Working Group.