Introduction

Wildfires are becoming an existential threat to the well-being of the U.S. population, particularly in the Western states. Wildfire seasons over the last few years have been the most destructive in history, each year a new negative record seems to be set, and wildfire severity is expected to further increase due to climate change. These issues illustrate the need to improve our built environment and increase the resilience of our infrastructure to wildfires.

Our research focuses on developing wildfire-resilient houses, buildings, and infrastructure, as well as on assessing and mitigating the effects on human health of wildfire-induced air pollution, which is one of the most severe contributors to economic and life losses.

 

Research Topics

• Wildfire Performance of CSEB Systems
• Assessment and Mitigation of Wildfire-Induced Air Pollution Considering Climate Change

 

Presentations

• “Wildfire induced air pollution mitigation and assessment.” Invited Speaker, UC Davis- University of Sydney Collaborative Fire Response Initiative Virtual Research Symposium, March 26, 2020, University of California Davis, Davis, CA (USA) - (virtual event).
• “How to predict and manage California's fire risk in a changing climate.” Invited Panelist, Webinar, UCLA Government and Community Relations, December 4, 2020, Los Angeles, LS (USA) – (virtual event). (Video)

 

Press Release and Outreach

November 26, 2019: Scientists Receive $6 Million to Support Particle Accelerator, Wildfire Research

November 26, 2019: UC Davis scientists receive $6M to support particle accelerator, wildfire research

November 29, 2019: Da Isernia alla California, l’ingegnere Barbato alla guida di un team di ricercatori

December 02, 2019: Davis professors nab lead positions in laboratory research grants

December 12, 2019: 2020 UC Laboratory Fees Research Program Competition Announcement

 

News and Announcements

March 23, 2020: "Wildfire Induced Air Pollution Mitigation & Assessment Symposium"

December 12, 2020: "How to predict and manage California's fire risk in a changing climate" Presentation

 

Events

March 23, 2020: "Wildfire Induced Air Pollution Mitigation & Assessment Symposium"