Dr. Baruch Fischhoff

Biography

Baruch Fischhoff is the Howard Heinz University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where he focuses on engineering and public policy. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he has made significant contributions to the fields of risk communication and decision analysis. Fischhoff is a founding member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine, and has served as president of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making and the Society for Risk Analysis. His notable awards include the Distinguished Achievement Award and the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship. Fischhoff has published extensively, co-authoring influential books such as 'Risk Communication: A Mental Models Approach' and 'Decisions: Studying Supporting People Making Hard Choices'. He actively participates in various expert committees to improve social science applications in public policy, particularly regarding energy transitions and health communication. His work aims to enhance public understanding of risks associated with health and technology, contributing significantly to the dialogue around risk perception and communication in science and engineering.

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