As a disaster scientist and geo-qualitative researcher, I like to spend more time in the field than behind a desk. I study how the rapid intensification of climate change transforms the characteristics of extreme weather events and how emergency management can overcome the resulting challenges.
I focus on the physical, social, and policy implications of climate disasters. I investigate the meteorology of Atlantic tropical storms and how warmer ocean temperatures increase their rainfall. I look at the impact of repeated and compound flooding on coastal and urban communities to co-produce adaptation, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery plans with communities, emergency managers, policymakers, and politicians.
Committed to science innovation, communication, and teaching, I devote time to collaborate with fellow physical and social scientists, support practitioners in their efforts, and foster tomorrow's generation of leaders in emergency management.
PS. Disasters are not natural.
Experience
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2023–presentPostdoctoral Research Associate, Rutgers University
Education
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2022University of Central Florida, Ph. D. in Security Studies
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2015Certificate in Global Affairs, New York University
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2015Università degli Studi Roma Tre, MA cum laude in International Relations
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2012Università degli Studi Roma Tre, BA in Political Science for Cooperation and Development
Publications
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2021Florida as a COVID-19 Epicenter: Exploring the Role of Institutions in the State’s Response, International Journal of Public Administration
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2019Rethinking Leadership: Women Commanders, Rebel-Groups and Sexual Violence against Civilians – Cases of Colombia and Sierra Leone, Florida Political Chronicle
Professional Memberships
- Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
- Orlando, FL, USA
- Website
- @sarabelligoni
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined
