PhD Studentship
NAXA, in partnership with NFL and under the leadership and collaboration with the University of Worcester, UK, has awarded a prestigious PhD studentship to explore the potential of drones in disaster risk reduction and development practices in Nepal. With an emphasis on an anticipatory action approach, the selected student will investigate how drones can be utilized to anticipate and mitigate the impact of disasters in Nepal. The project aims to develop community-based approaches that combine UAV technology and household-level data to assess vulnerability and build resilience capacity. Through the development and testing of a new social-ecological model and practical tool for household vulnerability assessment, this research seeks to advance disaster management strategies and enhance preparedness and response efforts in Nepal.