Farman Ullah

Farman Ullah Gender: Male | Phone number: (- | Email address:-Address: Via Cividale 13, 28100, Novara, Italy EDUCATION AND TRAINING Dual Degree Ph.D. in Global Health, Humanitarian Aid, and Disaster Medicine Università del Piemonte Orientale - Vrije Universiteit Brussel [December 2024] [Italy/Belgium] Thesis: Public Perception, Atittudes, and Adaptation Towards Heatwaves in Pakistan (PATH) The research focuses on understanding public perception and adaptive behaviors towards heatwaves in Pakistan, exploring: • Application of the Health Belief Model in heatwave research. • The role of behaviors in shaping adaptation measures. • The impact of socio-economic factors on heatwave vulnerability. • Emotional responses to climate change-induced heatwaves. • Evaluation of community-based adaptation strategies to mitigate heatwave risks. • Policy implications for improving resilience to climate-induced heatwaves. Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management Asian Institute of Technology [July 2019] [Pathumthani, Thailand] Thesis: Assessing Flood Risks in the Rural Areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan The research focused on evaluating flood risk in rural communities, exploring: • Vulnerability of rural areas to flash and riverine floods. • Conducted field research in rural areas to gather qualitative and quantitative data on flood risks. • Assessment of local capacity for disaster preparedness and response. • Provided insights into community-based flood risk management and adaptation strategies. • Policy recommendations for improving flood risk management and resilience. Short Course - Resilient Society Development Under Changing Climate Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University [August 2019] [Kyoto, Japan] This program aimed to enhance resilience in societies facing climate change. The course focused on: • Developing strategies for disaster-resilient communities. • Addressing climate adaptation challenges. • Engaging in field-oriented education with a focus on disaster resilience. • Contributing to a collaborative, bidirectional learning environment Project Management “Certificate Training Program in Project Management” Institute of Management Studies (IMS), University of Peshawar [January 2016] [Peshawar, Pakistan] • The course helped and improved my strengths in project management: • Gained an in-depth understanding of project management principles and methodologies. • Learned project planning, execution, and monitoring techniques. • Developed skills in managing project scope, timelines, and resources. • Focused on risk management and quality assurance in projects. • Enhanced stakeholder communication and leadership abilities in project environments. Bachelor Studies (BS) in Disaster Management Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM), University of Peshawar [October 2015] [Peshawar, Pakistan] Thesis: Impacts of Flood 2010 on Commercial Activities: A Case Study of Union Council (UC) Timergara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan The research investigated multiple aspects of the historical 2010 floods in District Dir Lower: • Conducted a case study on the impacts of the 2010 flood on commercial activities. • Analyzed socio-economic effects of floods on businesses in UC Timergara, Dir Lower. • Developed skills in disaster risk reduction and impact assessment. • Focused on understanding community resilience and post-disaster recovery. • Completed research project contributing to disaster management strategies in Pakistan. RESEARCH SKILLS Stata | SPSS | R | Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System | Rainfall Runoff Inundation Model (RRI Model) | Online Survey Tools (SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, Google Forms) | Memo Writing | Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Supervision | Quantitative Research | Qualitative Research | Grants Proposals WORK EXPERIENCE Ph.D. Researcher CRIMEDIM, Università Del Piemonte Orientale (UPO) [11/2020-12/2024] [Novara, Italy] • Led research on heatwave risk perception and adaptation in Pakistan, using mixed methods. • Secured ethical approval and conducted a nationwide survey. • Developed and tested research tools to capture public perceptions. • Presented findings at conferences, attended workshops, and published in peer-reviewed journals. • Supervised postgraduate students and supported thesis development. • Delivered guest lectures and participated in specialized training programs. • Refined methodologies and completed my Ph.D. thesis. Research Assistant Government College of Commerce & Management [11/2019– 10/2020] [Mardan, Pakistan] • Mentored final-year students in research topic selection. • Assisted in structuring students research questions and designing methodologies. • Contributed to drafting research papers and reports and supporting publishing. • Provided tutoring in research techniques, data analysis, research methods, and SPSS workshop. • Conducted mock interviews and supervised student data collection. • Co-authored research papers with supervisor, contributing significantly. Researcher Asian Institute of Technology [05/2018-07/2019] [Pathumthani, Thailand] • Conducted research on flood risks in rural Pakistan as part of my master’s thesis. • Led field visits for data collection in rural Pakistan, ensuring timely completion. • Awarded USD 1,000 for a strong thesis proposal and potential impact. • Represented the department at the International Expert Forum on DRR. • Completed thesis on time, demonstrating strong time management. • Completed TSF Volunteer Roster Training for disaster communication. Visiting Lecturer Centre for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM), University of Peshawar [12/2015-07/2017] [Peshawar, Pakistan] • Taught Disaster Risk Management to 6th-semester students at CDPM. • Assessed student performance through tests, presentations, and assignments. • Managed student grades and provided feedback through the online system. • Led 20+ students in disaster management awareness campaigns. • Contributed to organizing the International Disaster Management Exhibition. • Received Best Performance Award for contributions to the exhibition. • Completed Project Management Certificate and Managing Projects Certification. Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Intern CARE International in Pakistan [06/2014-09/2014] [Islamabad, Pakistan] • Coordinated emergency management activities and field updates. • Supported flood response coordination during the 2014 Punjab floods. • Delivered a five-day disaster preparedness training program. • Assisted with preparing monthly reports and insights. • Successfully completed all tasks with strong time management. • Ensured effective communication during flood response efforts. • Authored a 30-page internship report for academic evaluation. Special Research Student (COLABS) International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDES), Tohoku University [03/2019-07/2019] [Sendai, Japan] Applied flood inundation model to assess flood risk in rural areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: • Using Rainfall Runoff Inundation (RRI) model to assess flood risks. • Evaluating the vulnerability of rural communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to floods. • Identifying key factors influencing flood damage and community resilience. • Providing recommendations for improving flood risk management strategies. Student Volunteer Coordinator Study Aid Foundation for Excellence (SAFE) [10/2011-10/2015] [Peshawar, Pakistan] • Led groups of volunteers in managing university-wide events. • Coordinated logistics for book fairs, festivals, and seminars. • Secured sponsorships for the 7th Annual Bookfair 2015. • Managed media relations and guest invitations for Youth Festival 2015. • Contributed to the success of major university events over four years. • Managed event logistics, including decorations and stall setups. • Collaborated with volunteers for smooth event execution. • Supervised event promotion through advertising and outreach. • Organized Annual Bookfair, Welcome Parties, and Arts Exhibitions. • Enhanced visibility through strategic media outreach. PUBLICATIONS • • • • • • Ullah, F., Valente, M., Hubloue, I., Akbar, M. S., Ragazzoni, L., & Barone-Adesi, F. (2024). Determinants of adaptive behaviors during heatwaves in Pakistan: a study based on personal heatwave experiences and hypothetical scenarios. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, 29(5), 1-19 Ullah, F., Ragazzoni, L., Hubloue, I., Barone-Adesi, F., & Valente, M. (2024), The Use of the Health Belief Model in the Context of Heatwaves Research: A Rapid Review Ullah, F., Barone-Adesi, F., Hubloue, I., Ragazzoni, L., & Valente, M. (2023), Heatwaves Risk Perception and Knowledge-Empirical Evidence from Pakistan Ullah, F., Shah, S. A. A., Saqib, S. E., Yaseen, M., & Haider, M. S. (2021). Households’ flood vulnerability and adaptation: Empirical evidence from mountainous regions of Pakistan. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 52, 101967 Ullah, F., Saqib, S. E., Ahmad, M. M., & Fadlallah, M. A. (2020). Flood risk perception and its determinants among rural households in two communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Natural Hazards, 104, 225247 Yaseen, M., Ullah, F., Visetnoi, S., Ali, S., & Saqib, S. E. (2023). Does the Nature of Floods Matter in the Risk Perception of Households? A Comparative Assessment among the Rural Households Prone to Flash and Riverine Floods in Pakistan. Water, 15(3), 504 UNDER REVIEW • Ullah, F., Valente, M., Hubloue, I., Saqib. Shahab. E., Ragazzoni, L., & Barone-Adesi, F. (2024). Heatwave Risk Perception in Pakistan – Empirical Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study (Under Review in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction-IJDRR) UNDER DEVELOPMENT • • • Emotional Responses to Heatwaves in Pakistan: A Climate Change Perspective Heatwave Literature Landscape in Pakistan - A Systematic Review Urban Vulnerability and Adaptation to Heatwaves in Karachi, Pakistan - A Qualitative Study GUEST LECTURES/LECTURES • • • Health Impact of Climate Change, Master DAMAGE - Healthcare Preparedness and Response to Disasters, within the master’s degree on Disaster Management at the University IMT Mines Alès, Alès, France, 2023 & 2022 Disasters, Climate Change & Health Nexus, The Training Disaster Medicine Trainers (TdmT), CRIMEDIM, Università del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Novara, Italy, 2022 Coursework Foundation X: Disaster Risk Management, 6th semester compulsory coursework, Center for Disaster Preparedness and Management (CDPM), University of Peshawar, Pakistan,- CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS • • • • Adaptation Futures Conference 2023, Montréal, Canada, (Online) Poster Presentation titled "Association of ethnic background with public knowledge and adaptive behaviors towards heatwaves in Pakistan" WADEM 22nd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2023, Killarney Ireland, Lightning and Oral Presentations titled "Heatwaves Risk Perception and Knowledge-Empirical Evidence from Pakistan" “Beating the Heat” Conference 2022, Bern, Switzerland, Presentation title “Heatwave Risk Perception and Emotions-Preliminary Results of a Cross-Sectional Study in Pakistan” Panel Discussion at the Polish National Urban Forum under the World Urban Forum 11 ‘Why must the voices of young people from developing countries be heard at the World Urban Forum in Katowice? Poland,2021 SUMMER SCHOOLS/COURSES/WORKSHOPS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Qualitative Research Methods (Interviews), CRIMEDIM, Università Del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), 2023 2nd International Summer School in Global Health, Barcelona Institute for Global Health, 2022 CUAMM UCL Warnings for Hazards and Risk Reduction Training Course, Italy, 2021 CNDS Summer School ‘Exploring Frontiers in Natural Hazards Science: Drivers, Impacts, and Responses’, Uppsala University, 2021 Research Workshop 3 “Questionnaire Design”, Università Del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Italy, 2021 Research Workshop 3 “Delphi Analysis”, Università Del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Italy, 2021 Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) Science Policy Memo Writing Workshop, Global Young Academy (GYA), 2021 Research Workshop 3 “Literature Review”, Università Del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Italy, 2021 English Writing Course (Basic & Advanced: Grants, Speaking, Presentation), Università Del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), 2021. APRU-IRIDeS Multi-Hazards Program Summer School, (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, 2019 Summer School Program, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand, 2018 UNESCO Regional Workshop on Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) for Disaster Risk Reduction, Indonesia, 2018 International Expert Forum, Mainstreaming Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in Education, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2017 HONOURS AND AWARDS • • • • • • • • Connectivity Award-Adaptation Futures Conferences, Canada, 2023 Ph.D. Scholarship (3 years), Ministry of University and Research, Italy Alumni-Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand Alumni-Tohoku University Alumni Network, Japan JASSO Scholarship (Exchange), IRIDeS, Tohoku University, 2019 JASSO Scholarship (Exchange), Kyoto University, 2018 Master of Science Scholarship (2 years), Royal Thai Government His Majesty The King’s Scholarship, Thailand Alumni-University of Peshawar, Pakistan LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING • • • • • • • Since 2017- Disaster Response Volunteer, Télécoms Sans Frontiéres (TSF) Volunteer at Pakistan Student Association, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand,- Volunteer at Muslim Student Association, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand,- Chairperson Student Union Academic Affairs Committee, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2018 Volunteer at Student Union Gym, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2018 Volunteer at Student Union Sports Affairs Committee, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2017 Department Representative at the Student Union General Assembly, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2017 NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS • • • • Since 2023 - Carbon Brief’s Global South Climate Database-Reuters Institute’s Oxford Climate Journalism Network Since 2022 - Young Earth System Scientists-YESS Community Since 2022 - Member at European Geoscience Union (EGU) Since 2018 - Young Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) Scientist – IRDR Young Scientists Programme, IPO, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China • Member at United Nations Major Group on Children and Youth (UNMGCY), 2018 – 2021 LANGUAGE SKILLS Mother tongue(s): PASHTO Other language(s): SPEAKING UNDERSTANDING Spoken production Spoken interaction Listening Reading URDU C2 C2 C2 C2 ENGLISH C2 C2 C2 C2 ARABIC A1 A1 A2 A1 ITALIAN A2 A2 A2 A2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user WRITING C2 C2 A1 A2 JOURNAL REVIEWER • • • • • Island Studies Journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness The International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR) Environment, Development, and Sustainability Journal of Environmental Planning and Management RECOMMENDATIONS Prof. Francesco Barone-Adesi Prof. Ives Hubloue Università del Piemonte Orientale, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Italy Belgium -- Ph.D. Supervisor Ph.D. Supervisor Phone: (- Phone: (- Autorizzo il trattamento dei miei dati personali ai sensi del Decreto Legislativo 196/2003 e del GDPR (Regolamento UE 2016/679), esclusivamente per le finalità connesse all’attività di selezione in corso. Novara, Italy , 27/12/2024 Farman Ullah