J-Village, Fukushima (Japan) – 1–2 November 2025
The Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (F-REI) and Nagasaki University hosted the F-REI International Symposium on the Collection and Dissemination of Data and Knowledge Related to Nuclear Disaster Resilience and Science, held in hybrid format at J-Village, Fukushima.
The event brought together leading experts from Japan, Europe, and other regions to share experiences, methodologies, and strategies to strengthen preparedness, communication, and resilience in nuclear and radiological emergencies.
Among the invited speakers, Prof. Andrea Malizia from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Director of the International Master Courses in Protection Against CBRNe Events (First and Second Level), delivered an invited online presentation entitled “Two Nations, One Challenge: Managing and Communicating Radiological and CBRNe Risks in Japan and Italy.”
In his talk, Prof. Malizia compared the approaches of Japan and Italy in managing and communicating radiological and broader CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) risks, emphasizing how both countries—though different in geography and context—face similar vulnerabilities to natural and technological hazards.
He presented several research activities developed at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, including:
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advanced numerical modeling of radiological dispersion and dose assessment, integrating open-source tools such as HotSpot and ALOHA;
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georeferenced QGIS models based on real environmental monitoring data provided by the National Fire and Rescue Service;
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AI-enabled CBRNe applications, such as autonomous drone systems for radiological detection, mapping, and real-time plume tracking;
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and ongoing simulation and risk communication projects focused on public awareness and emergency preparedness.
Prof. Malizia highlighted how multidisciplinary education, technology-driven research, and the integration of AI and modeling tools can significantly improve situational awareness and emergency response effectiveness in both radiological and broader CBRNe scenarios.
In conclusion, he stressed that education, international cooperation, and transparent scientific communication are essential pillars for building resilience and public trust in the face of CBRNe risks, underscoring the strong collaboration between Italy and Japan in this field.
👉 Special thanks to my colleague and friend Prof. Nakahiro Yasuda of the University of Fukui for his kind invitation and for the long-standing scientific cooperation linking our institutions.
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