About ADERSIM

Located at York University, the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh ADERSIM Lab is a cutting-edge, multi-function infrastructure that serves as a research and training hub and an advanced Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Officially opened in July 2024 , ADERSIM is an interdisciplinary initiative with a team of outstanding researchers from the fields of Science, Engineering, Health, and Social Sciences.

We conduct state-of-the-art disaster research and training and provide crucial rapid-response support to our partners by activating our EOC during major emergencies. Our facility is capable of developing large-scale disaster simulations to prepare professionals for real-world events. ADERSIM leads a rapidly growing national network for emergency management research and training, supported by partners including NSERC, the Ontario Research Fund, Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, and IBM.

ADERSIM CAPABILITIES

ADERSIM offers a suite of advanced capabilities and rapid responseactivities and rapid-response capabilities to enhance emergency preparedness. Our state-of-the-art EOC can be utilized for conducting emergency exercises, training, testing new technologies, and providing support during emergencies.

ADERSIM TASK FORCES

• Rapid-response Emergency Training

• Rapid-response Emergency Research

• Rapid-response Damage Assessment

• Rapid-response Emergency Transportation and Logistics

• Rapid-response Search and Rescue

• Rapid-response Mapping, Sensing and Visualization

• Rapid-response AI

• Rapid-response Simulation and Modeling