Jakob Rhyner
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Jakob Rhyner’s research lies at the intersection of disaster risk reduction, digital transformation, and critical infrastructure resilience. His work redefines how we understand vulnerability in an increasingly connected world, particularly through his influential 2020 paper, “Sustainable Digital Transformation of Disaster Risk—Integrating New Types of Digital Social Vulnerability and Interdependencies with Critical Infrastructure” (39 citations). In this study, Rhyner argues that traditional vulnerability assessments—based on demographic and social characteristics—must evolve to account for digital dependencies, which create new forms of exposure and inequality. He introduces the concept of “digital social vulnerability,” showing how reliance on digital systems can amplify disaster impacts, especially when critical infrastructure fails. This contribution has shaped policy discussions on sustainable digitalization and risk governance. Rhyner’s work is notable for bridging technical infrastructure analysis with social science perspectives, offering a holistic framework for anticipating cascading failures. His insights are vital for students and researchers seeking to understand how digital transformation both mitigates and exacerbates disaster risks in the 21st century.
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