Dr. Claude Bruderlein

Biography

Claude Bruderlein is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Senior Researcher at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. He holds a secondary appointment at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, specializing in strategic planning and frontline negotiation. His research is focused on negotiations in complex environments, particularly in contexts affected by conflict and natural disasters, incorporating the roles of information technologies and artificial intelligence in emergency response. Bruderlein has led the creation of the Field Manual on Frontline Humanitarian Negotiation, informed by empirical research on negotiation practices. He serves as a strategic advisor to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), focusing on community relationships and institutional development. He co-founded the International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection and previously held positions with the UN Secretary-General's office and the ICRC in various conflict regions. Claude teaches negotiation courses, including the Winter Field Study Course on Humanitarian Negotiation, which emphasizes experiential learning through engagement with frontline negotiators and examines global public health and public policy issues. His dynamic teaching approach encourages critical reflection and collaboration between Harvard students and field practitioners.

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