• Conducted literature review in scientific journals (e.g. Science, Nature) to identify methodologies for assessing risks of natural disasters in impacted regions, as well as the impact of shocks on scientific outcomes or innovation or entrepreneurship• Collected data on firm-level exposure to 30+ types of natural disasters among 20+ databases (including Sheldus,EM-DAT, WRDS) and the extent of damage on a global scale• Streamlined data collection and management process by creating online metadata templates, compiling data dictionaries, and creating forms to document procedures of data collection, data cleaning, and quality control, ensuring transparency and reproducibility of datasets within the lab• Upgraded the lab's website by designing new appearances and interfaces, ensuring real-time update of ongoing research initiatives