Dr. Hassan Masoomi joins Risk Institute

Dr. Hassan Masoomi joins the Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences as a Research Affiliate.

Dr. Masoomi, Senior Vice President at Gallagher Re's Global Analytics R&D, brings over a decade of expertise in probabilistic risk assessment and developing data-driven models for extreme natural hazards. Collaborating across diverse disciplines, he focuses on creating actionable analytical tools for various natural hazards worldwide, aiding clients in implementing effective risk management and underwriting solutions.

Prior to joining Gallagher Re in 2019, Hassan served as a risk scientist at the Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). During this time, his research centered on developing simulation models and tools to assess and enhance the resilience of complex systems. Hassan earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University, specializing in the risk-based design of the built environment to achieve resilient and sustainable communities.