Rodney Eksteen
Senior Lecturer in Humanitarian, Emergency, and Disaster Management,
Charles Darwin University
Dr. Rodney Eksteen is a Senior Lecturer in Humanitarian, Emergency, and Disaster Management at Charles Darwin University. He holds a PhD in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University, an MBA, and a Graduate Certificate in International Disaster and Emergency Management. With over 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Eksteen has served as Divisional Head for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services and Project Manager for the 2010 FIFA World Cup disaster preparedness. He also co-founded the Burn Foundation of Southern Africa. His research focuses on transdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction in vulnerable communities, particularly regarding fire risks in informal settlements.