Dr. Eduardo Landaeta is a faculty affiliate at the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR) at Old Dominion University (ODU). He holds a Ph.D. in International Studies with concentrations in Modeling and Simulation and International Political Economy, and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Cybersecurity with a concentration in Risk Management at ODU.

His research integrates modeling, simulation, and artificial intelligence to strengthen disaster recovery planning, cybersecurity resilience, risk management, and organizational decision-making. At the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC), Dr. Landaeta has contributed to projects examining housing recovery, COVID-19 impacts, and risk mitigation strategies for vulnerable populations.

He previously served as an International Consultant to ODU’s Office of Strategic Communication and Marketing, fostering partnerships with Latin American universities and governments. Dr. Landaeta has a strong background in international relations, leadership, and negotiations, complemented by a Specialization in International Business from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (São Paulo, Brazil), and a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Communication and International Politics from the University of Houston–Downtown.

Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, he has held several leadership roles, including President of the Assotiation of University Administrators (AUA) at ODU.