Experts
James Kendra
Professor
Biden School of Public Policy and Administration
Director
Disaster Research Center
UD Media Relations staffers are happy to assist journalists with interview requests for this expert.
302-831-NEWS
mediarelations@udel.edu
Areas of Expertise
- Research interests include emergency planning, crisis management and organizational improvisation and resilience.
- Conversant on topics such as disaster planning, coastal hazards, technology in emergency management and risk perception and communication.
- Has published articles and made presentations about emergency response to disasters including: the Indian Ocean tsunami, the September 11th World Trade Center terrorist attacks, and Hurricane Katrina.
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Contact Information
302-831-0760
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