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I am a PhD candidate with a research focus on Anticipatory Action in the humanitarian sector, exploring how data and digital tools can support timely assistance to vulnerable communities before disasters occur. I work in collaboration with 510 – the Netherlands Red Cross and use case studies from hazard-prone regions to improve the effectiveness of forecast-based interventions. Specifically, my work investigates triggering mechanisms such as impact-based forecasting models that guide early response decisions and the role of human judgment in these data-driven processes.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Geo-information Science and Earth Observation, Specialization in Natural Hazard and Disaster Risk Reduction, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
2020 → 2022
Bachelor, Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka
2013 → 2017
Climate Expert Keywords
- Disasters
- Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience
- Engineering
- Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Challenges and opportunities in the harmonization of trigger models for Anticipatory Action: a multi-hazard and multi-agency perspective
Sedhain, S., Castellana, D., Agmon, G., Rosenthal, T., Holkenborg, E. K., van den Homberg, M. & Kerle, N., 15 Mar 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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Evaluating impact-based forecasting models for tropical cyclone anticipatory action
Sedhain, S., van den Homberg, M., Teklesadik, A., van Aalst, M. K. & Kerle, N., 15 Oct 2025, In: International journal of disaster risk reduction. 129, 19 p., 105782.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Evaluating the explainability and performance of an elementary versus a statistical impact-based forecasting model
Sedhain, S., van den Homberg, M., Teklesadik, A., van Aalst, M. K. & Kerle, N., 23 Apr 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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