Seminar: Strengthening Resilience and Adaptation in the Built Environment

Topic: Strengthening Resilience and Adaptation in the Built Environment: From Diagnostics to Deployment

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Aslihan Karatas, Ph.D., LEED AP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and Director of the Built Environment and Infrastructure Laboratory. Her interdisciplinary research bridges engineering, environmental science, and public health to advance sustainable infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

Infrastructure Resilience: Insights into data-informed solutions for modern construction and housing systems.

Innovative Tools: Learn about her $1 million HUD-funded project developing a “Mold Map” to predict risks in vulnerable communities.

Impactful Research: With over $1.8 million in federal and industry funding, Dr. Karatas is at the forefront of improving urban housing quality and public health outcomes.

Schedule:

11:45 AM: Refreshments and Networking

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Speaker Presentation