Theoretical Evolution of Measuring Community Resilience to Natural and Technological Disasters
Resilience measurement from engineering and ecological approaches toward multidimensional social and governance models.
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Disaster Risk Management • Research • Resilience
Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković
Full Professor for Disaster Risk Management
Researcher, university professor, editor and international expert working across disaster risk reduction, emergency management, community resilience, preparedness, response, recovery, environmental security, risk communication and civil protection.
350+
Scientific papers and scholarly publications
30+
Books, monographs and academic publications
7,002
Google Scholar citations
41
Google Scholar h-index
150+
Conferences and scientific events
100+
Research and professional projects
Disaster Risk Management
Community Resilience
Emergency Management
Civil Protection
Environmental Security
Risk Communication
Cascading Risks
Critical Infrastructure
Preparedness
Recovery
Disaster Risk Management
Community Resilience
Emergency Management
Civil Protection
Environmental Security
Risk Communication
Cascading Risks
Critical Infrastructure
Preparedness
Recovery
Explore my academic work
Research, Teaching & Professional Impact
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Academic Profile
Academic appointments, international engagement, institutional roles and selected career achievements.
Academic Career
International Academic Profile
University appointments, professional roles, research leadership and international academic activities.
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Education, scientific development, professional experience and the academic journey.
Biography
Academic Journey & Scientific Career
Explore education, appointments, research development and international cooperation.
Read Biography →Scientific Publications
Peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, chapters, reports and scientific outputs.
Research Output
350+ Scientific Publications
Research across disaster risk management, resilience, security and emergency management.
Explore Publications →Bibliography
Structured record of papers, books, conference contributions and academic outputs.
Complete Record
Academic Bibliography
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View Bibliography →Research & Projects
National and international projects, research initiatives and interdisciplinary cooperation.
Research Portfolio
100+ Projects & Initiatives
Research, policy, training and international cooperation across disaster-related fields.
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Textbooks, scientific monographs, professional reference works and academic editions.
Academic Publishing
30+ Books & Monographs
Academic publishing across disaster risk, resilience, emergency management and security.
Browse Books →Courses & Lectures
University teaching, guest lectures, international courses and academic education.
Teaching
University Courses & Lectures
Teaching across undergraduate, graduate and international programs.
Explore Teaching →Organizations & Leadership
Scientific societies, professional networks, journals and institutional leadership.
Leadership
International Networks & Initiatives
Scientific leadership, professional organizations and research-network development.
View Leadership →Awards & Recognition
Academic distinctions, professional recognitions and selected scientific achievements.
Recognition
Academic Distinctions
Selected awards, recognitions, international distinctions and career milestones.
View Awards →Media & Public Engagement
Television appearances, interviews, public commentary and science communication.
Public Engagement
Science Beyond Academia
Expert commentary connecting disaster science, policy, institutions and citizens.
Explore Media →Mentoring & Academic Supervision
Doctoral, master’s and undergraduate supervision, mentoring and defense-committee engagement.
Academic Mentoring
Mentoring & Research Development
Academic guidance across multiple study levels, research design and thesis development.
Explore Mentoring →Practical Teaching & Simulations
Field training, simulations, workshops, scenario-based learning and operational exercises.
Operational Learning
From Theory to Capability
Practical teaching strengthening preparedness, coordination and operational decision-making.
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Moving Media Stream
Expert Commentary in Motion
Ten selected television appearances and expert discussions move continuously across the page. Hover over the stream to pause it.
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Fire Safety
Kočani Nightclub Fire — Safety Failures & Institutional Responsibility
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RTS Serbia
Fire Safety, Prevention & Disaster Risk Management
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03
Prva TV
Fire at the Shopping Center — How Can Safety Be Improved?
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04
Prva TV
Gas-Cylinder Explosions — Prevention & Emergency Response
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05
NOVA S
Hazardous Materials, Transportation Risk & Public Safety
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06
Emergency Management
Emergency Response System — Challenges & Preparedness
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07
Environmental Risk
Environmental Risk — Are We Ready for Disasters?
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08
Fire Protection
Fires in High-Rise Buildings — Protection & Safety Measures
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Wildfire Risk
Serbia’s Capacity to Respond to Wildfire Emergencies
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Chemical Accident
Ammonia Railway Accident — Chemical Risk & Emergency Response
Selected Academic Books
Books & Academic Publications
Selected academic books presented in dark-premium interactive cards with three-dimensional cover effects.
Disaster Risk Management: Theory, Concepts and Methods
Comprehensive academic reference integrating risk, resilience, preparedness, response, recovery and contemporary methods.
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Collection of Regulations in the Field of Emergency Situations
Reference work covering emergency situations, civil protection, protection and rescue, institutional responsibilities and preparedness.
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Essential Tactics for Disaster Protection and Rescue
Operational and practice-oriented reference covering protection, preparedness, rescue and emergency response.
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Methodology of Disaster and Risk Research
Research concepts, methodological design, analytical approaches and scientific methods for disaster and risk research.
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Disaster Risk Management
Academic reference connecting disaster preparedness, risk management, resilience, response and recovery.
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Recent & Featured Research
Latest Research
Eight selected studies across community resilience, BRIC–DROP modelling, artificial intelligence, technology governance and disaster risk reduction.
Measuring Community Disaster Resilience in Serbia Using an Adapted BRIC Framework
Localized composite framework for regional resilience assessment and policy-sensitive comparison.
Read research →Predictive Model of Community Disaster Resilience Across Serbia
Composite-index modelling and spatial analysis of community disaster resilience.
Read research →Regulating Emerging Technologies in Disaster Management
Security governance and legal-liability analysis of AI, drones, IoT and emerging technologies.
Read research →Policy, Risk and Innovation: Using AI to Foster Inclusion
AI adoption, institutional support, educational inclusion and policy safeguards.
Read research →Artificial Intelligence in Predicting Emissions and Environmental Incidents
AI-supported environmental monitoring, prediction and early incident detection.
Read research →Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Community participation, institutional barriers and locally grounded disaster resilience.
Read research →Assessing Disaster Risk and Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Agriculture
Hazard, vulnerability, capacity and community-based adaptation strategies.
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Research Pulse
Latest Research in Motion
The research stream moves in the opposite direction to create a layered dynamic visual rhythm.
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2026 · Resilience
Theoretical Evolution of Measuring Community Resilience
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2026 · BRIC–DROP
Measuring Community Disaster Resilience in Serbia
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2026 · Predictive Resilience
Predictive Model of Community Disaster Resilience
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2026 · Technology Governance
Regulating Emerging Technologies in Disaster Management
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2026 · Artificial Intelligence
Policy, Risk and Innovation Using Artificial Intelligence
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2026 · Environmental Risk
AI in Predicting Environmental Incidents
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2025 · CBDRR
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction
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2026 · Adaptation
Disaster Risk and Adaptation in Coastal Agriculture
Academic Journey
Selected Career Milestones
A timeline connecting education, academic advancement, scientific publishing and international engagement.
2010
Undergraduate Degree
Completion of undergraduate academic studies.
2012
Master’s Degree
Completion of master academic studies and master’s thesis.
2016
Doctoral Degree
Ph.D. in Security Studies, University of Belgrade.
2017
Faculty of Security Studies
Academic development in disaster management and environmental security.
2019
International Journal Leadership
Expansion of international scientific publishing activities.
2025
International Academic Expansion
Expanded academic engagement and teaching in Austria.
2026
Full Professor
Full Professor for Disaster Risk Management at the University of Belgrade.
Research • Universities • Publishing
Academic Profile & International Engagement
Research Profile
Disaster Risk Management, Resilience & Environmental Security
Research connecting disaster science, societal preparedness, governance, security and applied risk management.
Disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery
Community resilience, vulnerability and risk perception
Environmental security and cascading risks
Civil protection and emergency management
Risk communication and public preparedness
Academic Appointments
Universities & Institutional Roles
Academic positions and international teaching across disaster management, safety and resilience.
University of Belgrade
Faculty of Security Studies —
Full Professor for Disaster Risk Management
Montanuniversität Leoben
Adjunct Professor —
Safety and Disaster Management
University of Vienna
International teaching in disaster management,
climate change and global transitions
SPS-DRM · IIDR · ProSafeNet
Research, professional leadership and international networking
Editorial Leadership
Scientific Journals & Scholarly Publishing
Editorial leadership supporting international scientific visibility, quality publishing and knowledge dissemination.
Editor-in-Chief · IJDRM
International Journal of Disaster Risk Management
Editor-in-Chief · IJCSS
International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies
Scientific Publishing
Peer review, international collaboration
and scholarly dissemination
International Academic Network
Academic & Research Ecosystem
Connecting university teaching, disaster risk research, European cooperation and international scientific publishing through a dynamic academic and professional network.
Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković
DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT · SAFETY · RESILIENCE
Vienna
International Teaching
Academic engagement, graduate education and international knowledge exchange.
Leoben
Adjunct Professor
Safety and Disaster Management, teaching activities and long-term academic cooperation.
Belgrade
University of Belgrade
Research and education in disaster risk management and environmental security.
European Networks
Research Cooperation
Cross-border collaboration, COST Actions, professional networks and European projects.
Global Research
Publishing & Projects
International publishing, research projects and global scientific visibility.
International Engagement
Featured Projects & Cooperation
COST · European Cooperation
AlertHub — COST Action
European warning communication, crisis communication and international knowledge exchange.
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Disaster Risk Reduction
Strategic DRR Development
Policy and strategic work supporting disaster risk reduction, preparedness and emergency management.
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EU · Civil Protection
Flood & Fire Risk Cooperation
Capacity building and regional cooperation for flood and fire risk-management systems.
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Community Resilience
Youth & Civil Society DRR
Preparedness, training, participation and practical disaster-risk reduction.
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Mentoring Impact
Developing the Next Generation of Researchers
Academic supervision combines methodological guidance, research design, critical review and support throughout the research and thesis process.
130+
Bachelor’s supervision
50+
Master’s supervision
4
Doctoral dissertations
40+
Academic committees
Research
Methodological mentoring
Intl.
International supervision
Applied Education
Practical Teaching, Trainings & Simulations
Field training, simulations, scenario-based learning and structured exercises connect academic theory with operational capability.
Field
Practical exercises
SIM
Scenario simulations
DRR
Preparedness training
Team
Inter-agency coordination
Skills
Operational capability
Learn
Debrief & evaluation
Field Experience in Pictures
Practical Teaching, Training & Simulations
Selected photographs from field exercises, operational training, team-based learning and specialist disaster-response activities.
Field Training
Protective Equipment & Emergency Response
Practice-oriented learning focused on protective equipment, emergency procedures and response capability.
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Team Training
Field Coordination & Team Preparedness
Training environments combining teamwork, orientation, operational tasks and coordinated action.
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Simulation & Teamwork
Scenario-Based Learning & Coordination
Applied learning through teamwork, structured scenarios, communication and operational decision-making.
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Ski-Rescue Training
Mountain & Ski-Rescue Preparedness
Practical training in winter conditions with emphasis on movement, safety and rescue-oriented operational skills.
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Operational Skills
Learning Through Real Training Environments
Field conditions translate disaster-risk knowledge into practical competence, team coordination and operational preparedness.
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Media & Expert Commentary
Science Beyond Academia
Selected television interviews and expert appearances on disaster preparedness, fires, hazardous materials, environmental risk and public safety.
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Fire Safety
Kočani Fire: Safety Failures & Responsibility
Fire safety, risk management and institutional responsibility.
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RTS Serbia
Disaster Preparedness & Risk Management
Preparedness, civil protection and disaster resilience.
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Prva TV
Fire Safety: How Can Protection Be Improved?
Prevention, public safety and institutional protection.
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Prva TV
Gas-Cylinder Explosions & Emergency Response
Prevention, preparedness and emergency actions.
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NOVA S
Hazardous Materials & Technological Risk
Technological incidents and public protection.
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Studio Discussion
Environmental Risk: Are We Ready for Disasters?
Environmental risk, preparedness and societal resilience.
Academic Resources
Quick Access
Direct access for universities, researchers, students, conference organizers, journalists and international partners.
Curriculum Vitae
Academic career, education, research and professional engagement.
Open CV →Biography
Scientific and professional biographical overview.
Open Biography →Bibliography
Searchable academic reference archive.
Open Bibliography →Academic Books
Books, monographs and international editions.
Explore Books →Media Profile
Television appearances, interviews and expert commentary.
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Contact · Cooperation · Partnerships
Let’s Work Together
I welcome inquiries from universities, research institutes, international organizations, public authorities, scientific networks, publishers and professional organizations interested in cooperation in disaster risk management, resilience, civil protection, environmental security and emergency management.
Primary Academic & Professional Contact
vladimir.cvetkovic@vmcdrm.com
University of Belgrade
vmc@fb.bg.ac.rs
Direct / Alternative Contact
vladimirkpa@gmail.com
SPS-DRM
president@spsdrm.org
ProSafeNet
director@prosafenet.com
Research · Education · Expertise · Cooperation
Building safer and more resilient societies through evidence, innovation and international collaboration.
Research, education, scientific publishing and professional cooperation can translate knowledge into stronger preparedness, better risk governance and more resilient communities.