Senior scientist at the Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure
Email: annaserrallobet ‘at’ berkeley ‘dot’ edu
Dr. Anna Serra-Llobet is a senior scientist at the Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure and a member of the UC Berkeley Center for Catastrophic Risk Management Advisory Board, specializing in flood risk management, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions. After receiving her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, she worked in the Water Unit of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (European Union). She is noted for her work on global approaches to flood risk management, the residual risk of extreme floods, and governance strategies to reduce flood risk.
Her current research focuses on the use of digital twins for community-engaged environmental planning and climate adaptation. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and a book on innovative floodplain management. Drawing on her global experience, she also teaches courses on flood risk, resilience to disasters triggered by natural hazards—including wildfires, earthquakes, and floods—, and environmental planning. She co-chairs the International Committee of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) and serves as coordinator of the California Flood Hub, a statewide network connecting University of California researchers, public agencies, and practitioners to advance science-based solutions for flood management.