I aim to reduce the impact of volcanic eruptions on sustainable development trajectories. Volcanic risk is dynamic, multi-faceted and embedded within the social, political and cultural landscapes into which volcanoes erupt.  This way of thinking influences how I teach, do research and engage with communities impacted by risk. 

My research focusses on both the fundamental physical understanding of volcanic processes, often using petrological methods, and on the integrative interdisciplinary research necessary to understand and tackle the core drivers of disaster losses. 

I also have a long term interest in public engagement and communication, often featuring volcanoes in particular and the important role of the environmental sciences in everyone's lives in general.