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Forging the Future: Predictive Models are Revolutionizing Infrastructure Resilience

Washington, D.C. | June 2025

In an era marked by climate change and increasing urbanization, the resilience of our critical infrastructure is more vital than ever. At ARX Institute, we are closely following the groundbreaking advancements in predictive modeling, which are poised to transform how we design, build, and maintain the backbone of our society. These innovative approaches, largely driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, are shifting the paradigm from a reactive to a proactive stance on infrastructure resilience.

The last few years have witnessed a surge in the development and application of sophisticated predictive models. These are not your traditional risk assessments. Instead, they are dynamic, data-driven tools that can anticipate, absorb, and recover from disruptive events like natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and systemic failures. By harnessing the power of real-time data from a vast network of sources – including Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts – these models can provide a holistic and forward-looking view of infrastructure vulnerability.

ARX Institute® Announces 2025–2027 Postdoctoral Researchers for Global Resilience Initiative

Washington, D.C. | May 2025

The American Institute for Resilient Infrastructure and Extreme Events (ARX Institute) is pleased to announce the selection of five distinguished international scholars as Postdoctoral Researchers for the 2025–2027 research cycle, with appointments extendable through 2028.

These scholars were selected through a highly competitive international process based on academic excellence, research leadership, and potential for long-term impact in the fields of infrastructure resilience, climate adaptation, and extreme event risk reduction. The appointments reflect ARX Institute's commitment to advancing science-driven solutions for critical infrastructure systems across North America and developing regions.

The selected researchers and their areas of expertise are:

  • Dr. Carlo Bozzano (Germany)
    Seismic Vulnerability Modeling in Urban Transport Systems

  • Dr. Jacop Selva (Italy)
    AI-Driven Structural Health Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

  • Dr. Seid Ousmane (Canada)
    Community-Based Disaster Risk Communication & Early Warning Systems

  • Dr. David T. Okeke (Brazil)
    Climate-Resilient Energy Infrastructure in Coastal Regions

  • Dr. Jorge A. Pineda (Colombia)
    Geotechnical Engineering for Extreme Events & Infrastructure Resilience

Throughout their assignments, these researchers will engage in cross-sector collaborations, advanced training, and applied innovation projects in partnership with U.S. national laboratories, universities, and federal agencies. Their work will contribute to the development of new methodologies, technical models, outreach strategies, and policy-relevant findings to address urgent global challenges.

The ARX Institute® congratulates these outstanding individuals and welcomes them to our expanding international research network.