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SEIDAS Training with CENEPRED and INDECI Strengthens Technical Capacities for Disaster Risk Management

satreps_admin — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:29:00 +0000

On July 15 and 16, a specialized training session on the SEIDAS system was held with representatives from CENEPRED and the National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI), hosted at the COEN–INDECI facilities. The activity was led by the project’s working groups, who presented the system’s key components and functionalities.

Participants learned how to integrate the tool into their institutional protocols, both in the prevention and emergency response phases, within the framework of Peru’s National Disaster Risk Management System (SINAGERD). Valuable feedback was also collected to support continued improvement of the platform.

SEIDAS (Integrated Expert System for Earthquake Damage Assessment) is a tool developed through Peru–Japan cooperation that enables rapid damage estimation after an earthquake and supports decision-making in risk scenarios.

CISMID Promotes a Culture of Prevention and Shares Project Advances in Public and Academic Spaces

satreps_admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:05:00 +0000

Throughout 2024, CISMID participated in 11 public fairs focused on disaster risk management, organized mainly by local municipalities. These events provided a space to share not only information about the SEIDAS application and its role in damage estimation, but also educational tools to raise awareness about earthquakes and tsunamis.

Using scale models and visual materials, the team helped illustrate how these phenomena affect our cities, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and timely response.

CISMID also welcomed visits from academic institutions interested in learning more about the scientific and technological research being developed. These exchanges offered valuable opportunities to discuss the project’s contributions and strengthen connections with students and faculty committed to building a culture of prevention.

Researchers Coordinate Tsunami Study Progress with the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation

satreps_admin — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:59:00 +0000

Researchers Dr. Shunichi Koshimura (Japan) and Dr. Miguel Estrada (Peru), leaders of the tsunami research group, carried out a technical visit to the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN), accompanied by young researchers from CISMID and representatives of JICA.

During the visit, they presented progress in the evaluation of tsunami hazard, exposure, and risk. The importance of high-resolution bathymetry and topography was emphasized as essential for improving the accuracy of tsunami simulation scenarios.

DHN plays a strategic role in this collaborative effort, working jointly on scientific research initiatives aimed at strengthening disaster risk management in the country.

Japanese Delegation Visits UNI and Reviews Monitoring Sites in Lima

satreps_admin — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:52:00 +0000

The Japanese delegation, composed of Dr. Koichi Kusunoki, Principal Investigator for Japan, and Mr. Masayuki Araki, visited Lima to participate in a series of technical and institutional activities in coordination with CISMID–FIC–UNI.

During their stay, accompanied by specialists from CEOIS, they conducted inspections of seismic sensors installed at the Las Palmas Air Base of the Peruvian Air Force and the National Rehabilitation Institute “Dra. Adriana Rebaza Flores” AMISTAD PERÚ–JAPÓN.

They also met with the Rector of the National University of Engineering, Dr. Alfonso López Chau, who reaffirmed the university’s interest and support for continued collaboration with the Japanese research team.

These actions reflect a shared commitment to more effective risk management and a safer Peru.

CISMID Conducts Training Workshop on the Expert System

satreps_admin — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:34:00 +0000

CISMID held a training workshop for disaster risk management teams from the municipalities of Barranco, Villa El Salvador, and Chorrillos, as well as technical personnel from CENEPRED. The session introduced the expert system developed through binational cooperation—a technological tool that integrates a network of seismic sensors and accelerographs designed to monitor structural impact in real time.

Participants learned how the system estimates and observes data before and after an earthquake, enabling early detection of structural damage. This information is essential for decision-making, such as defining evacuation routes and assessing the safety of key infrastructure like schools, hospitals, bridges, and reservoirs.

The workshop was led by Group 4 (G4) of the project and included Dr. Carlos Zavala and Dr. Koichi Kusunoki, as well as researchers Dr. Miguel Díaz and Eng. Ítalo Inocente, who shared technical insights and answered participants’ questions.

This activity is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and promote the use of science-based tools in local response strategies. Special thanks to the Municipality of Chorrillos for its support in hosting the event.

Seismic Monitoring System Installed on Metropolitano Pedestrian Bridge

satreps_admin — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:31:00 +0000

As part of the SATREPS 2021–2026 project, the Peru-Japan Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and Disaster Mitigation (CISMID–FIC–UNI) led the installation of the first seismic observation system on an urban transport infrastructure in Lima: the pedestrian bridge at the Matellini station of the Metropolitano. This achievement was made possible through the cooperation agreement between the National University of Engineering (UNI) and the Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU).

Three acceleration sensors have been installed to monitor the structural health of the bridge in real time. This system records vibrations, detects potential damage after a seismic event, and evaluates the structure’s usability—ensuring the safety of the thousands of people who use this route daily.

The system’s official presentation, held on December 15, brought together authorities and experts, including ATU’s Executive President, Lic. David Hernández; Dr. Koichi Kusunoki, SATREPS Project Leader for Japan and professor at the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo; and Dr. Carlos Zavala, SATREPS Project Leader for Peru, along with researchers from CISMID.

During the event, Dr. Kusunoki emphasized the importance of damage detection systems:

“We can never know exactly what kind of damage will occur after an earthquake. That’s why agreements like the one between ATU and UNI are essential for developing research focused on damage detection.”

Lic. Hernández highlighted the value of this technology for decision-making:

“We often see that infrastructure remains standing after an earthquake, but we don’t know whether it’s still safe to use. This kind of evaluation is critical—it allows us to make evidence-based decisions.”

Dr. Zavala noted that this cooperation enables institutions like ATU not only to implement monitoring systems on their infrastructure but also to receive technical support to expand these solutions to other critical structures across the city.

This initiative is part of the work conducted by Group 2B of the SATREPS project, led by Eng. Jorge Gallardo, which focuses on lifeline infrastructure such as bridges, road networks, and water and sanitation systems.

Next steps include the installation of an accelerograph at the Plaza de Flores station, and further expansion of seismic monitoring systems to other key locations along the Metropolitano—building a resilient observation network for Lima’s vital infrastructure.

CISMID Presented SATREPS Project Progress at UNICTEC – UNI Scientific Meeting

satreps_admin — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:21:00 +0000

CISMID participated in UNICTEC – UNI Scientific Meeting: Science and Technology, an event that promotes knowledge dissemination and scientific innovation. During this edition, the general public was introduced to the progress of the SATREPS 2021–2026 project, which focuses on disaster risk management and the development of applied technological solutions.

These types of initiatives help bridge research and innovation, bringing science closer to society.

CENEPRED and CISMID Coordinate Research Progress

satreps_admin — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:16:00 +0000

The Head of CENEPRED, Dr. Julio César Villafuerte, held meetings with representatives from CISMID–FIC–UNI and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Peru), as part of the Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement for the implementation of the SATREPS II 2021–2026 Project.

During the meetings, researchers from CISMID presented the progress of their scientific research, highlighting their contributions in seismic hazard analysis, the generation of predictive scenarios for earthquakes and tsunamis, and the improvement of damage estimation capabilities.

Dr. Villafuerte expressed his commitment to the project and emphasized the importance of technical contributions in developing concrete solutions for the benefit of the population in the areas covered by the project: Villa El Salvador, Villa María del Triunfo, San Juan de Miraflores, Lurín, Chorrillos, and Surco.

Coordination Meeting for Bathymetric Data Update

satreps_admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:13:00 +0000

On May 8, 2024, as part of the SATREPS project, CISMID directors met with officials from the Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN) and representatives of JICA Peru. The purpose of the meeting was to coordinate actions for updating bathymetric data along the coast of the Chorrillos district, one of the project’s study areas.

Visit of JST and JICA Representatives to CISMID

satreps_admin — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:08:00 +0000

On Thursday, December 21, CISMID welcomed Dr. Keiko Tamura and Mr. Tsukasa Soma from the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), along with Mr. Yukinari Hosokawa, representative of the JICA headquarters in Tokyo.

During their visit, they toured the Structural and Geotechnical Laboratories, as well as the Center for Awareness and Learning on Earthquakes and Tsunamis (CESATT) and the Center for Observation for Earthquake Engineering (CEOIS).

The visit concluded with a meeting with CISMID researchers, during which they provided recommendations regarding the development of activities under the SATREPS 2021–2026 project.