Baruch Fischhoff

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Baruch Fischhoff
NationalityUnited States
Alma materThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Wayne State University
Known forRisk perception
Behavioural sciences
Risk analysis
Communication sciences
Scientific career
FieldsDecision theory, Risk

Baruch Fischhoff is a distinguished academic and the Howard Heinz University Professor in the Institute for Politics and Strategy, and the Departments of Social and Decision Sciences and Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University [1][2] and is one of the proponents of Risk perception studies with his numerous academic books and articles on risk analysis/communication and human behavior.[3][4][5][6]

Honored with a 'Distinguished Achievement Award' by the Society for Risk Analysis for his research achievements on risk analysis,[7] he also serves as chair of the committees of U.S.Food and Drug Administration, the National Academy of Sciences[8] as well as the King's Centre for Risk Management.[9] He was also the past president of the Society for Risk Analysis[10] and Society for Judgment and Decision Making.[11] He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, Society of Experimental Psychologists and Society for Risk Analysis.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ Carnegie Mellon University (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  2. ^ Leeds University Business School (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Leeds University. Retrieved October 2, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Communicating Risks and Benefits: An Evidence-Based Users's Guide". Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  4. ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Judgment and Decision Making". Routledge. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  5. ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Risk:A Very Short Introduction". Oxford University Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  6. ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Risk Analysis and Human Behaviour". Routledge. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  7. ^ Society for Risk Analysis (1991). "Distinguished Achievement Award". Society for Risk Analysis. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  8. ^ Carnegie Mellon University (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  9. ^ King's Centre for Risk Management (October 2, 2015). "Advisory Board". King's College London. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  10. ^ Society for Risk Analysis (2004–2005). "Past Officers and Councilors". Society for Risk Analysis. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  11. ^ Society for Judgment and Decision Making (1990–1991). "SJDM Presidents". Judgment and Decision Making. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  12. ^ Carnegie Mellon University (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved October 2, 2015.

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