The frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters are increasing dramatically every year. To effectively combat disasters, activities before, during, and after a disaster must be R&D-based. It can be said that disaster management and R&D have evolved together and are inextricably intertwined. R&D in disaster management generally leads to collaboration among various sectors such as technology, engineering, health, and social sciences, enabling the development of interdisciplinary solutions for complex disaster challenges. Consequently, R&D and innovation can enable disaster management to adapt to changing conditions, increase resilience, save lives, and reduce the impact of disasters on communities. By investing in R&D, new cost-effective methods and solutions for managing disasters can be developed, and the overall efficiency of resources allocated to disaster response and recovery can be increased. This section provides a comprehensive overview of the role of R&D in disaster management; The importance of innovative approaches and technological advancements in increasing societal resilience to disasters and mitigating their effects has been emphasized.