In 2021 intense rainfall in Western Europe led to an unprecedented flash flooding that killed many people. Subsequently, the apparent lack of preparation of either authorities or the broader populace became part of the discussion. As knowledge about people’s awareness of a hazard, its impacts, and possible adaptations can improve hazard management, Professor Mirbabaie and his colleagues used social media data to assess situational awareness,…

Enhanced communication technologies offer wide-ranging opportunities and benefits but create a world where silence is becoming increasingly rare. In a new research project CYLENCE, Professor Mirbabaie and his colleagues from the TU Darmstadt, the University of Potsdam, and Virtimo AG focus on developing strategies and tools to report, detect and treat cyberbullying and hateful messages to improve its early detection. The project includes an…