Dr. J.C. Gaillard holds the position of Associate Professor at the School of Environment within the University of Auckland, situated in New Zealand. His research endeavors encompass a diverse array of areas within the field of disaster risk reduction (DRR). These areas of interest encompass the development and application of participatory tools for DRR, the examination of marginalized groups’ vulnerability to disasters, with a specific focus on ethnicity, gender minorities, children, prisoners, and homeless individuals. Dr. Gaillard’s work also delves into the domain of small and often overlooked disasters, as well as the evaluation and enhancement of livelihoods within the context of DRR. Additionally, he explores post-disaster resettlement strategies.