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David J. Yu is an Associate Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. His research primarily focuses on resilience in complex coupled systems, including engineered-social and socio-hydrological systems. He examines how unexpected and emergent shocks and institutional factors interact to shape the dynamics of these coupled systems. His work aims to understand the conditions necessary for building sustainable communities at both local and global scales in the face of global change. David employs systems thinking and modeling approaches, engages with collective action, and applies research methods such as mathematical and computational modeling, case study analysis, and behavioral experiments. He has earned a Ph.D. in Sustainability Science from Arizona State University and has a multidisciplinary background that enriches his research.
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