Karim Hardy

Title
Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences
Department
Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology
College
College of Arts & Sciences

Areas of Expertise

Occupational Safety and Health

Emergency Management

Resilience Engineering

System Dynamics

Karim Hardy

Dr. Karim Hardy, a tenured faculty member at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide, is a distinguished figure in the intersecting fields of safety, emergency management, and health sciences. His career is marked by a deep commitment to these interconnected fields, highlighted by his role in creating the Bachelor of Science in Safety Management - BSSM program and various courses within the safety and emergency management domains.

Dr. Hardy's educational background is as comprehensive as it is diverse. He earned his Ph.D. in Sciences and Engineering of Risk Activities from Mines ParisTech - PSL University in France. This was complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Safety Engineering and three Master's degrees: one in Defense and Security, another in Political Sciences and International Law, and, notably, a Master of Science in Health Technologies and Sciences, specializing in Public Health. This unique blend of qualifications endows Dr. Hardy with a broad and deep understanding of safety, risk, and health management.

His academic endeavors have taken him to esteemed institutions worldwide. Dr. Hardy served as a visiting researcher in system safety and dynamics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School, focusing on High-Reliability Organizations and emergency management, with a keen interest in health-related aspects.

Before embarking on his academic career, Dr. Hardy gained valuable practical experience as a safety engineer and risk manager in various industrial projects, where health and safety were paramount. His expertise bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, particularly in health safety contexts.

In research, Dr. Hardy's interests are extensive and impactful, particularly in the areas of public health and health engineering. His work encompasses models of accidents, system dynamics, system safety, complexity theory, emergency and crisis management, organizational behavior, and resilience engineering within complex socio-technical systems. This research is vital in understanding and improving health and safety protocols in various settings.

Beyond his academic contributions, Dr. Hardy is actively involved in professional organizations and holds several certifications, showcasing his commitment to advancing practices in safety, emergency management, and health sciences. His role in mentoring and educating future professionals in these fields is invaluable, as he imparts his rich knowledge and experience to the next generation.

  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Sciences and Engineering of Risk Activities, Mines ParisTech - PSL
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Technology and Heath: Health Engineering and Public Health, Universite Cote d'Azur
  • M. - Master in Law and Political Science: European Studies and International Solidarity, University of Nice-Sophia -Antipolis
  • M. - Master in Law: Euro-Mediterranean Legal Areas: Security and Defense in the Area of Law, University of Toulon
  • B. - Bachelor in Environmental Engineering: Engineering and the Safety Code, University of Montpellier
  • Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Certified Safety and Health Manager - Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM)
  • Certified Safety Professional - Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • SFTY 570: Fire Safety Management
  • RSCH 202: Intro to Research Methods
  • SFTY 326: System Safety
  • SFTY 440: System Safety Management


Associate Safety Professional (ASP, USA)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP, USA)

Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM, USA)

Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner (CMIOSH, UK)

Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (MIIRSM, UK)

European Occupational Safety and Health Manager (EurOSHM, European Union)

Fellow at the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (FICPEM, UK).