Upcoming Conferences

Nov 16-21, 2008

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA

Our Mission

The Center for Resilience is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to improving the resilience of industrial systems and the environments in which they operate. In a nutshell, we believe that short-term risk management and long-term sustainability are two ends of the enterprise resilience continuum.

To pursue our mission, we have developed a powerful network of engineers, scientists, and business scholars at The Ohio State University and collaborating institutions, leveraging over $20 million in ongoing research programs.

Collaboration

We refuse to live in an ivory tower. Our work is closely coordinated with external sponsors and collaborators to assure relevance and realism. We are guided by an External Advisory Board, including thought leaders from government agencies, non-profit organizations, and major companies in the chemical, automotive, electric power, retailing, and other industries.

Interdisciplinary teamwork is essential to our programs. While we are based in the College of Engineering, we collaborate with colleagues in many other scientific and management disciplines, including the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center. We are active contributors nationally and internationally to the multi-faceted field of sustainable systems design and analysis.

New Tools

We are developing a new generation of analysis and decision tools, including:

SCRAM™	Supply chain resilience assessment & management
Eco-Flow™	Benefit optimization for byproduct synergy networks
Eco-LCA™	Life cycle analysis for “embedded” natural capital
T21-Ohio	Sustainability policy analysis using system dynamics

These tools are made available to Center for Resilience sponsors, and they are currently being applied and field tested by a number of early adopters. The tools are continually enhanced through grants and research contracts.

Co-Directors of the Center for Resilience

Dr. Joseph Fiksel	Executive Director	614-688-8155	fiksel.2@osu.edu
Dr. Bhavik Bakshi	Research Director	614-292-4904	bakshi.2@osu.edu

Mailing address: 1971 Neil Ave., Room 210, Columbus, OH 43210