| Speaker: | Abel Táiti Konno Pinheiro (CSIS, UTokyo) |
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| Title: | Stay Safe in Disasters: A "Bosai" Seminar on Everyday Steps for Preparedness, Evacuation, and Sheltering in Japan |
| Date (JST): | Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Place: | Seminar Room A |
| Related File: | 3526.pdf |
| Abstract: |
Japan faces overlapping natural hazards that can compound and escalate impacts, from earthquakes and typhoons to floods, landslides, and fires. This interactive seminar presents a risk-informed framework for decision-making before and during emergencies, focusing on evidence-based protective actions: when evacuation is warranted, when sheltering in place is preferable, and how responses should adapt as situational conditions evolve. The seminar will also discuss how to assess the reliability of information sources, interpret evacuation guidance, and communicate needs effectively—particularly in multilingual settings. Participants will gain a structured understanding of action triggers and leave with concrete preparedness practices applicable both in research workplaces and in everyday life. Speaker Profile: Dr. Abel Táiti Konno Pinheiro is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Spatial Information Science (CSIS), University of Tokyo, based in the Kashiwa Research Complex (the same building as the Institute for Cosmic Ray Research). Born in Brazil, he spent his early childhood in Kanagawa, Japan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Brazil, and completed his Ph.D. in Architecture at Kobe University. Following his doctoral studies, he served as an Assistant Professor at Kobe University and later as a Research Fellow at the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (人と未来の防災センター) in Kobe. He subsequently moved to the University of Tokyo as a Project Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Engineering, and joined CSIS in December 2024. His current research focuses on evacuation support for people requiring special assistance, integrating disaster risk assessment, human-centered planning, and actionable spatial data. As a certified Disaster Prevention Specialist (防災士, Bōsaishi), he is also actively involved in disaster-response efforts and delivers practical lectures for residents and government officials. |
| Remarks: | Please open the related file named "3526.pdf" for the speaker's profile. |
