Karim Hardy

Title
Associate Professor
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, is a leading expert in safety, emergency management and health sciences. As a dedicated educator and researcher, he has been instrumental in developing the Bachelor of Science in Safety Management (BSSM) program and numerous safety and emergency management courses.

Dr. Hardy’s academic journey is diverse and distinguished. He earned a Ph.D. in Sciences and Engineering of Risk Activities from Mines ParisTech - PSL University in France, complemented by a B.S. in Environmental and Safety Engineering. His postgraduate education includes three master’s degrees: one in Defense and Security, another in Political Sciences and International Law, and a Master of Science in Health Technologies and Sciences specializing in Public Health. This unique combination equips him with a profound understanding of safety, risk and health management.

Dr. Hardy’s academic appointments have taken him to prestigious institutions worldwide. He was 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. His focus on High-Reliability Organizations and emergency management, particularly within health-related contexts, has significantly advanced these fields.

Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Hardy gained practical experience as a safety engineer and risk manager on various industrial projects. This hands-on expertise enriches his teaching and research, bridging theoretical insights with real-world applications, particularly in health safety contexts.

Dr. Hardy’s research interests are broad and impactful. They encompass public health and health engineering, accident modeling, system dynamics, system safety, complexity theory, emergency and crisis management, organizational behavior and resilience engineering within complex socio-technical systems. His work aims to improve health and safety protocols across diverse settings, contributing to safer and more resilient systems.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Hardy is actively involved in professional organizations and holds several certifications, reflecting his commitment to advancing practices in safety, emergency management and health sciences. Through his teaching and mentoring, he continues to inspire the next generation of professionals, sharing his rich expertise and fostering innovation in these critical fields.

  • 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
  • SFTY 355: Industrl Hygiene & Toxicology
  • BSIS 473: Interdiscip Studies Capstone
  • PHSC 301: Intro to Public Health Science
  • RSCH 202: Intro to Research Methods


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).

Awards, Grants and Scholarships (Approximately $300,000)

  • PhD Scholarship—École des Mines de Paris PSL (2007-2010)

    • Funded by a CIFRE agreement with Solvay through the Centre de Recherche sur les Risques et les Crises (CRC)
    • Annual scholarship of approximately $60,000 USD per year for three years
    • Additional monthly salary of approximately $2,700 USD for research and living expenses

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship—University of California, Berkeley (2011-2012)

    • Awarded a research grant of $45,000 USD for one year

  • First Award Grant (2019-2020)

    • Funded research on airport resilience
    • Awarded more than $11,000 USD​

  • Various Research Grants and Small-Scale Funding

    • Secured multiple funding sources to support research initiatives over the years