Sara Fazeli

PhD @UNSW | #DisasterRiskReduction #Resilience #CityPlanning #Transport | Musician

[Sara Fazeli @_SaraFazeli]

🌏🎤I had the opportunity to present part of my PhD research at the 2025 @WorldBosaiForum in Sendai, Japan! Gained insights from📚innovative disaster education methods, 🕶️VR simulations, 🏛️site visits & 🍱emergency preparedness food. Grateful for this experience!

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‘Don’t leave late’ is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why https://t.co/1NCopxo4aY via @ConversationEDU @Milad_Haghani

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I had the pleasure of presenting my research to @NSWReconAuth on measuring and improving #flood & #bushfire preparedness. Based on surveys of Australian residents, we developed scales & TPB constructs. Thanks to my supervisors @Milad_Haghani, Taha H. Rashidi, Moe Mojtahedi.

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🎓PhD graduation
Grateful for the journey and the people who supported me along the way.

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Honoured to present my research to @NSWSES, sharing findings on individual preparedness for #flood and #bushfire emergencies, introducing new tools to identify gaps and guide improvement strategies. Grateful to my supervisors Taha H. Rashidi, Moe Mojtahedi, & @Milad_Haghani

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Thrilled to share the latest paper from my PhD research, recently published in #IJDRR. The paper examined at-risk groups, common patterns, and trade-offs that shape driving decisions in emergencies. Grateful to my supervisors Taha H. Rashidi, Moe Mojtahedi, and @Milad_Haghani.

[Evacuation Modelling @EvacuationModel]

#EvacPaperAlert: Driving behaviour during flood and bushfire emergency #evacuations: Insights from observational and self-reported data 🚶‍♀️
Just published on #InternationalJournalofDisasterRiskReduction

🔗 Link: https://t.co/sGZMhn8e8o

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Around two years ago, I sketched this view of the #UNSWQuadrangle while sitting there — still one of my favourite spots on campus
#UNSWCampus

[Natural Hazards Research Australia @HazardsResearch]

How prepared are we for floods and bushfires?

Centre Associate Student, Dr Sara Fazeli @UNSW, is helping answer that with new tools to measure individual preparedness and insights into risky driving behaviour.

Read more: https://t.co/igfRuDB7Iv

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I had the pleasure of presenting my research to #VICSES Head Office in Melbourne this week. Grateful for the opportunity to share findings that can inform campaigns on driving through floodwater. Thanks to my supervisors Taha H. Rashidi, Moe Mojtahedi, and @Milad_Haghani

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I had the pleasure of presenting part of my PhD research on individual decision-making during flood & bushfire evacuations at the 2025 @ANZDMC on the Gold Coast. Grateful for the great engagement and encouraging feedback I received during and after my talk @HazardsResearch @UNSW

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Delighted to share part of my PhD research, recently published in #IJDRR. The paper introduces validated self-assessment tools to measure individuals’ preparedness for flood and bushfire emergencies. Grateful to my supervisors Taha H. Rashidi, Moe Mojtahedi, and @Milad_Haghani.

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Special thanks to:

Natural Hazards Research Australia
National Centre for Outdoor Risk and Readiness
NSW State Emergency Service
Victorian Farmers Federation
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🌊🔥Disaster preparedness thrives on community engagement. I’m incredibly thankful to the local councils and relevant organisations that supported the promotion of flood and bushfire preparedness surveys. #CommunityEngagement #CommunityResilience #DisasterPreparedness

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Tasmania local councils and relevant organisations:

Glenorchy City Council
West Coast Council
Tasmania State Fire Management Council

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@Milad_Haghani Grateful to see my research reaching the community and contributing to disaster preparedness. Thank you for your continuous guidance and support along this journey!