Publications

Preprints

We endeavour to share our research as quickly as possible through preprints to inform current scholarly debates, policy, and practice. Preprints have not yet been peer-reviewed.

  • See, S., Opdyke, A., and Banki, S. “Navigating the Overlap of Climate-Induced and Conflict-Induced Displacement: Perspectives from Humanitarian Practitioners in the Philippines.” doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6526732/v1
  • Nabong, E., Walters, J., Opdyke, A.  “Identifying Key Drivers of Habitability Loss Reveals Pathways for Climate Change Adaptation in the Pacific.” doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6130097/v1
  • See, S., Opdyke, A., and Banki, S. “A Review of the Climate Change-Disaster-Conflict Nexus and Humanitarian Framing of Complex Displacement Contexts.” doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4884888

Journal Articles (Ahead of Print)

  • Alac, R., Hammad, A., Hadigheh, A., Opdyke, A. “A Multi-criteria Approach to Egress Location Selection in Buildings: Integrating Economic, Technical, and Social Factors.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. doi: 10.1108/ECAM-05-2024-0684

Journal Articles

  • Besarra, I., Opdyke, A., Mendoza, J.E., Delmendo, P.A., Santiago, J., Evangelista, D.J., Lagmay, A.M.F.A. “The Cost of Flooding on Housing Under Climate Change in the Philippines: Examining Projected Damage at the Local Scale.” Journal of Environmental Management. 380, 124966. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124966
  • Besarra, I., Opdyke, A., Aquino, D.H., Santiago, J., and Mendoza, J.E., Lagmay, A.M.F.A. (2025) “Residential Building Flood Fragility and Vulnerability Curves for the Province of Leyte, Philippines.” Journal of Flood Risk Management. 18(1), e13043. doi: 10.1111/jfr3.13043
  • Lin, S. and Opdyke, A. (2024) “University Student Flood Risk Perceptions and Flood Probability Knowledge in Greater Sydney.” Natural Hazards. 120(15), 13851-13873. doi: 10.1007/s11069-024-06757-0
  • Nabong, E. and Opdyke, A. (2024) “Designing Serious Games to Advance Climate Change Adaptation.” Environmental Research Communications. 6, 091501. doi: 10.1088/2515-7620/ad6f7
  • Muir, G. and Opdyke, A. (2024) “Deconstructing Disaster Risk Creation Discourses.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 111, 104682. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104682
  • Latham, Z., Barrett-Lennard, G., and Opdyke, A. (2024) “Archetypes of Local Governance for Flood Risk Reduction Decision-Making Under Uncertain Climate Change Futures.” Sustainable Cities and Society. 112, 105632. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105632
  • Hadlos, A., Opdyke, A., Hadigheh, A., and Gato, C. (2024) “Pathways of Multi-Hazard Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction among Ivatan Indigenous Households.” Journal of Building Engineering. 91, 109636. doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109636
  • Opdyke, A., Bodo, D.D., and Smyth, J. (2024) “Higher Ground or into Harm’s Way? Household Storm Surge Sheltering and Evacuation Plans.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 106, 104452. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104452
  • Reza, N., Opdyke, A., and Ochai, C. (2024) “Disrupted Sense of Place and Infrastructure Reconstruction after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.” Progress in Disaster Science. 22, 100322. doi: 10.1016/j.pdisas.2024.100322
  • Opdyke, A. and Fatima, K. (2024) “Comparing the Suitability of Global Gridded Population Datasets for Local Landslide Risk Assessments.” Natural Hazards. 120(3), 2415–2432. doi: 10.1007/s11069-023-06283-5
  • Opdyke, A. (2024) “Guest Editorial.” Journal of Humanitarian Engineering. 9(1). doi: 10.36479/jhe.v9i1.216
  • Skwarko, T., He, I., Cross, S., Opdyke, A., Handayani, T., Kendall, J., Hapsoro, A., and McDonald, G., and Idris, Y. (2024) “The Long-Term Impact of Humanitarian Housing Interventions following the 2010 Merapi Eruption.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 100, 104076. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.104076
  • Taylor, J., Poleacovschi, C., Opdyke, A., and Cetin, K. (2024) “Leveraging Inter-Organizational Coordination Networks for Housing Climate Change Adaptation across Rural Alaska.” Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. 9(1), 16-31. doi: 10.1080/23789689.2023.2232580
  • Hadlos, A., Opdyke, A., and Hadigheh, A. (2023) “Deriving Expert-Driven Seismic and Wind Fragility Functions for Non-Engineered Residential Typologies in Batanes, Philippines.” Scientific Reports. 13, 22008. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-49398-2
  • Alac, R., Hammad, A.M.A., Hadigheh, A., Opdyke, A. (2023) “Optimising Egress Location in School Buildings Using Mathematical Modelling and Agent-Based Simulation.” Safety Science. 167, 106265. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2023.106265
  • Nabong, E., Hocking, L., Opdyke, A., and Walters, J. (2023) “Decision-Making Factor Interactions Influencing Climate Migration: A Systems-Based Systematic Review” WIREs Climate Change. 14(4), e828. doi: 10.1002/wcc.828
  • Healey, S., Lloyd, S., Gray, J., and Opdyke, A. (2023) “Does Safer Housing Save Lives? An Analysis of Typhoon Mortality and Dwellings in the Philippines.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 84, 103433. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103433
  • Nabong, E. and Opdyke, A. (2023) “Promoting Migration as Adaptation to Climate Change: Addressing Mobility Barriers.” Development in Practice. 33(1), 128-132. doi: 10.1080/09614524.2022.2043829
  • Nabong, E., Opdyke, A., and Walters, J. (2022) “Identifying Leverage Points in Climate Change Migration Systems through Expert Mental Models.” Climatic Change. 175(3-4), 12. doi: 10.1007/s10584-022-03468-y
  • Hadlos, A., Opdyke, A., and Hadigheh, A. (2022) “Where Does Local and Indigenous Knowledge in Disaster Risk Reduction Go from Here? A Systematic Literature Review.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 79, 103160. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103160
  • Lloyd, S., Gray, J., Healey, S., and Opdyke, A. (2022) “Social Vulnerability to Natural Hazards in the Philippines.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 79, 103103. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103103
  • Opdyke, A., Chiang, D., Tsang, A., and Smyth, J. (2022) “Benchmarking Household Storm Surge Risk Perceptions to Scientific Models in the Philippines.” Natural Hazards. 114(2), 1285-1305. doi: 10.1007/s11069-022-05425-5
  • Gray, J., Lloyd, S., Healey, S., and Opdyke, A. (2022) “Urban and Rural Patterns of Typhoon Mortality in the Philippines” Progress in Disaster Science. 14, 100234. doi: 10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100234
  • Hendriks, E. and Opdyke, A. (2022) “The Influence of Technical Assistance and Funding on Perceptions of Post-Disaster Housing Safety after the 2015 Gorkha Earthquakes in Nepal.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 73, 102906. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.102906
  • Healey, S., Llyod, S., Gray, J., and Opdyke, A. (2022) “A Census-Based Housing Vulnerability Index for Typhoon Hazards in the Philippines.” Progress in Disaster Science. 13, 100211. doi: 10.1016/j.pdisas.2021.100211
  • Opdyke, A. and Wang, Z. (2021) “Prioritising Build Back Safer Messaging for Humanitarian Shelter.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 64, 102475. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102475
  • Hendriks, E. and Opdyke, A. (2021) “Adoption of Seismic Resistant Techniques in Reconstructed Housing in the Aftermath of Nepal’s 2015 Gorkha Earthquake.” Earthquake Spectra. 37(4), 2662-2686. doi: 10.1177/87552930211009530
  • Mastroianni, E., Lancaster, J., Korkmann, B., Opdyke, A., and Beitelmal, W. (2021) “Mitigating Infrastructure Disaster Losses Through Asset Management Practices in the Middle East and North Africa Region.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 53, 102011. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.102011
  • Opdyke, A., Goldwyn, B., and Javernick-Will, A. (2021). “Defining a Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Research Agenda. “International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 52, 101950. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101950
  • Hendriks, E. and Opdyke, A. (2020) “Knowledge Adoption in Post-Disaster Housing Self-Recovery.” Disaster Prevention and Management. 29(6), 849-864. doi: 10.1108/DPM-01-2020-0025
  • See, L.S., Calo, L., Bannon, B., and Opdyke, A. (2020) “An Open Data Approach to Mapping Urban Drainage Infrastructure in Developing Communities.” Water. 12(7), 1880. doi: 10.3390/w12071880
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., and Koschmann, M. (2019) “Assessing the Impact of Household Participation on Satisfaction and Safe Design in Humanitarian Shelter Projects.” Disasters. 43(4), 926-953. doi: 10.1111/disa.12405
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., and Koschmann, M. (2018) “A Comparative Analysis of Coordination, Participation, and Training in Post-Disaster Shelter Projects.” Sustainability. 10(11), 4241. doi: 10.3390/su10114241
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., and Koschmann, M. (2018) “Household Construction Knowledge Acquisition in Humanitarian Shelter Projects.” International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 28, 131-139. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2018.02.038
  • Opdyke, A., Lepropre, F., Javernick-Will, A., and Koschmann, M. (2017) “Inter-Organizational Resource Coordination in Post-Disaster Infrastructure Recovery.” Construction Management and Economics. 35(8-9), 514-530. doi: 10.1080/01446193.2016.1247973
  • Koschmann, M., Kopczynski, J., Opdyke, A., and Javernick-Will, A. (2017) “Constructing Authority in Disaster Relief Coordination.” Electronic Journal of Communication. 29(1-2). (link)
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., and Koschmann, M. (2017) “Infrastructure Hazard Resilience Trends: An Analysis of 25 Years of Research.” Natural Hazards. 87(2), 773-789. doi: 10.1007/s11069-017-2792-8
  • Zerio, A., Opdyke, A., and Javernick-Will, A. (2016) “Characterizing Post-Disaster Reconstruction Training Methods and Learning Styles.” Engineering Project Organization Journal. 6(2-4), 142-154. doi: 10.1080/21573727.2016.1257484

Reports

  • Opdyke, A., Banki, S., See, S., and Naderpajouh, N. (2024). “Durable Housing Solutions are Central to Tackling Climate Displacement” in Climate-Induced Displacement: Understanding Risks and Supporting Local Action in Asia and the Pacific. 14-15. International Organization for Migration. (link)
  • Naderpajouh, N,, Zolghadr, A., Habibi Moshfegh, P., Pakizeh, A. Schlosberg, D., Opdyke, A., Van Ogtrop, F., Howard, A., Matous, P., Bailie, J., Hadigheh, A., H., Crock, M., Zhang, H., Vervoort, W. (2024) “Community Risk Assessment: Connecting Technical Knowledge with Local and Indigenous Knowledge.” A report to Natural Hazard Research Australia by the Sydney Environment Institute (SEI). Report number: 34.2024. ISBN: 978-1-923057-14-2 (link)
  • Babister, L., Opdyke, A., Hadlos, A., Parrack, C., and Flinn, B. (2023) “Constructive Ambiguity: Supporting Recovery from Humanitarian Crises.” Shelter Projects 9th Edition. (link)
  • Nabong, E., Opdyke, A., Alinsunurin, M.K., Merrill, S., McDonald, G., Jensen, P. (2021) “Exploring the Role of Shelter and Livelihoods Recovery.” Roadmap for Research: A Collaborative Research Framework for Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Assistance. Twigg, J. and Babister, L. (Eds.), 97-104. InterAction. (link)
  • Crété, E., Hosta, J., Hendriks, E., Opdyke, A., Yadav, S., Rakotnirina, M., Moles, O., Maskey, P.M., Guragain, R., Joshi, L., Sieffert, Y., Garnier, P., Flinn, B. (2021) “Incorporating Local Building Practices in Response.” Roadmap for Research: A Collaborative Research Framework for Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Assistance. Twigg, J. and Babister, L. (Eds.), 129-136. InterAction. (link)
  • Keogh, R., Birzer, C., Brown, N., Cheng, E., Machado, M., Newman, C., Opdyke, A., Smith, J., Stoakley, A., Turner, J. (2020) “Humanitarian Engineering in Australia & New Zealand: Past, Present, and a Way Forward.” Burleson, G. (Ed.), Engineering for Change. (link)
  • Opdyke, A., Dalgado, D., and Maynard, V. (2017) “Overview of Typhoon Haiyan.” Shelter Projects 2015-2016. A. Piccioli, J. Ashmore, K. Kosareff, and J. Mamo, eds., International Organization for Migration (IOM), 32-35. ISBN: 978-92-9068-736-8 (link)
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., and Koschmann, M. (2017) “Typhoon Haiyan: Shelter Case Studies.” Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities, University of Colorado Boulder. (link)

Conference Papers

  • Nabong, E., Verder, K., Mars, A., and Opdyke, A. (2025) “Using Agent-Based Modelling to Analyse Typhoon Displacement in the Philippines.” Aceh International Workshop and Expo on Sustainable Tsunami Disaster Recovery. Sydney, Australia. October 2022. Springer. 499-515. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-81072-5_36
  • Hadlos, A., Opdyke, A., and Hadigheh, A. (2025) “Development of a Rapid Visual Survey Tool for Multi-Hazard Housing Safety of Non-Engineered Construction.” Aceh International Workshop and Expo on Sustainable Tsunami Disaster Recovery. Sydney, Australia. October 2022. Springer. 289-304. Doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-81072-5_19
  • Alfian, D., Meilianda, E., Ahmad, A., Syukri, M., and Opdyke, A. “Application of Spatial Model the Contribution of Land Subsidence Caused by Palm Oil Plantations Land Clearing to the Escalating Flood Risk in the Trumon Area, South Aceh Regency, Indonesia.” Aceh International Symposium on Civil Engineering. Banda Aceh, Indonesia. October 2023. doi: 10.1051/e3sconf/202447601056
  • Alfian, D., Meilianda, E., Ahmad, A., Syukri, M., and Opdyke, A. “Flood Simulation to Determine Flood Hazard Susceptibility of Downstream Singkil Watershed in Aceh Province” Aceh International Workshop and Expo on Sustainable Tsunami Disaster Recovery. Yogyakarta, Indonesia. October 2023. doi: 10.1051/e3sconf/202344701007
  • Opdyke, A. and Warren, I. (2021) “Service-Learning Remotely: Lessons from Delivery in Humanitarian Engineering During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference. Perth, WA, Australia, December 2021. (link)
  • Hadigheh, A., Vulic, J., Burridge, M., Goldfinch, T., Thomas, J. and Opdyke, A. (2019) “Preliminary Evaluation of Immersive and Collaborative Virtual Labs in a Structural Engineering Unit of Study.” Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference. Brisbane, QLD, Australia, December 2019. (link)
  • Goldwyn, B., Opdyke, A., and Javernick-Will, A. (2019) “Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements Research Priorities.” Engineering Project Organization Conference. Vail, CO, USA, June 2019. 
  • Venable, C., Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., and Liel, A. (2018) “Community Participation in Post-Disaster Shelter Programs: Examining the Evolution of Participation in Planning, Design, and Construction.” Construction Research Congress, New Orleans, LA, USA, April 2018. doi: 10.1061/9780784481295.023
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., Koschmann, M., and Moench, H. (2016) “Characterizing Post-Disaster Shelter Design and Material Selection: Lessons from Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines.” Construction Research Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, June 2016. doi: 10.1061/9780784479827.148
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., Koschmann, M., and Moench, H. (2016) “A Constitutive Communication Lens of Stakeholder Participation in Post-Disaster Recovery.” Engineering Project Organization Conference, Cle Elum, WA, USA, June 2016. *Awarded Best Paper* (link)
  • Zerio, A., Opdyke, A., and Javernick-Will, A. (2016) “Post-Disaster Reconstruction Training Effectiveness.” Engineering Project Organization Conference, Cle Elum, WA, USA, June 2016. (link)
  • Opdyke, A., Javernick-Will, A., Koschmann, M., and Moench, H. (2015) “Emergent Coordination Practice in Post-Disaster Planning of Infrastructure Systems.” Engineering Project Organization Conference, Edinburgh, UK, June 2015. (link)
  • Opdyke, A. and Javernick-Will, A. (2014) “Building Coordination Capacity: Post-Disaster Organizational Twitter Networks.” Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, San Jose, CA, USA, October 2014. doi: 10.1109/GHTC.2014.6970265
  • Opdyke, A. and Javernick-Will, A. (2014) “Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Systems: The Role of Coordination, Stakeholder Participation, and Training in Post-Disaster Construction.” Engineering Project Organization Conference, Granby, CO, USA, July 2014 (link)

Blogs and Commentary

Datasets

  • Opdyke, A. and Besarra, I. (2024) “High-Resolution Elevation Model and Orthomosaic of the Municipality of Carigara, Leyte, Philippines.” The University of Sydney. doi: 10.25910/rebb-0936

Other Outputs

  • Opdyke, A., Latham, Z., and Barrett-Lennard, G. (2024) “Uncertain Waters: A Game of Collective Cooperation and Climate Change.” The University of Sydney. doi: 10.25910/0vev-ab45

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