Volcanology Staff

My research relates to magma petrology and rheology, volcanic processes and hazards (working in Colombia, Guatemala and now the Eastern Caribbean as part of the NERC-funded 'Ex-X' project). I am particularly interested in protracted volcanic eruptions, how we can anticipate hazardous changes, and how we can manage risk to reduce negative societal impacts. For this reason, I have strayed into volcano seismology and data-driven and machine-learning approaches to forecast eruptions. I have also worked on co-production of risk and resources management approaches and tools between multiple stakeholders (communities, authorities, local organisations) in Mexico and Ecuador.

My research aims to understand the physics underpinning volcanic systems using continuum mechanics. My current research goal is to make quantitative predictions of the temporal evolution of ground deformation in such systems.

My research focuses on using satellite data to monitor volcanic eruptions and unrest. I use Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Interferometric SAR (InSAR) to observe and analyse the emplacement and development of volcanic flows and investigate long-term trends and patterns in ground deformation.

Senior research associate in volcanic petrology and stratigraphy, working on the Leverhulme funded project 'Volcanic Histories.'

My research focuses on the numerical and analogue modeling of magmatic storage. I am particularly interested in modeling the deformation and fractures produce by magma emplacement in the crust. I use the Discrete Element Method modeling to model the propagation of fracture in the crust.

My research studies the degassing of volatiles in volcanic eruptions on Earth and the Moon, starting with the composition of magma and continuing through to the evolution of the volcanic plume in the atmosphere/space. I use a range of techniques, including computational modelling, SO2 cameras, DOAS and satellite SO2 retrievals.