Baruch Fischhoff
Baruch Fischhoff | |
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| Born | April 21, 1946 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Wayne State University |
| Known for | Risk perception Behavioural sciences Risk analysis Communication sciences |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Decision theory, Risk |
| Institutions | Carnegie Mellon University University of Oregon University of Leeds University of Stockholm American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
Baruch Fischhoff (born April 21, 1946, Detroit, Michigan[1]) is an American academic who is 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.[2][3] He is one of the proponents of Risk perception studies with his numerous academic books and articles on risk analysis/communication and human behavior.[4][5][6][7] Fischhoff earned his graduate education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem under the supervision of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.
In 1991, he was honored with a 'Distinguished Achievement Award' by the Society for Risk Analysis for his research achievements on risk analysis.[8] He serves as chair of the committees of U.S.Food and Drug Administration, the National Academy of Sciences[9] as well as the King's Centre for Risk Management.[10] He was also the past president of the Society for Risk Analysis[11] and Society for Judgment and Decision Making.[12] He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, Society of Experimental Psychologists and Society for Risk Analysis.[13]
See also
- Carnegie Mellon University
- University of Leeds
- King's Centre for Risk Management
- Society for Risk Analysis
References
- ^ BARUCH FISCHHOFF
- ^ Carnegie Mellon University (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Carnegie Mellon University. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Leeds University Business School (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Leeds University. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Communicating Risks and Benefits: An Evidence-Based Users's Guide". Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Judgment and Decision Making". Routledge. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Risk:A Very Short Introduction". Oxford University Press. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Baruch Fischhoff (2011). "Risk Analysis and Human Behaviour". Routledge. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Society for Risk Analysis (1991). "Distinguished Achievement Award". Society for Risk Analysis. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Carnegie Mellon University (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Carnegie Mellon University. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ King's Centre for Risk Management (October 2, 2015). "Advisory Board". King's College London. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Society for Risk Analysis (2004–2005). "Past Officers and Councilors". Society for Risk Analysis. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Society for Judgment and Decision Making (1990–1991). "SJDM Presidents". Judgment and Decision Making. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Carnegie Mellon University (October 2, 2015). "Baruch Fischhoff". Carnegie Mellon University. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
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