Dr Morris Oleng (he/him)

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Research Associate in Seismic Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

Dr Morris Oleng
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m.oleng@sheffield.ac.uk

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Dr Morris Oleng
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
D120/D6
Sir Frederick Mappin Building (Broad Lane Building)
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD
Profile

My research interests largely focus on developing and applying probabilistic and statistical methods and tools for catastrophe risk modelling and disaster risk reduction through the investigation of risks to building portfolios exposed to multiple natural-disaster-induced hazards across countries of the global south.

Qualifications

MSc, BEng

Research interests

My research interests are:

  • Seismic hazard and risk assessment
  • Building exposure and vulnerability modelling
  • Catastrophe risk modelling
  • Disaster risk reduction and management

Research Project: Stochastic modelling of seismic hazard and risk assessment framework for Uganda

The overall aim is to develop an innovative framework of seismic multi-hazard and risk assessment for substandard buildings in Uganda, with a view of reducing earthquake-related losses across the country. The framework will rely on basic information that can be readily obtained using local surveys. The hazard and socio-economic level of the country will be quantified first, and then incorporated into a holistic earthquake risk assessment framework; aimed at providing practitioners, policymakers, insurance companies and government stakeholders with practical seismic risk appraisal tools.

Research group

Structural Engineering Research (SER) group