Hi, I'm Elinor

I am a Postdoctoral researcher specialising in volcanic multi-hazard risk. 

My work focuses on quantifying the risks that populations and assets face from volcanic eruptions across local to global scales. 

I develop and analyse hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and impact datasets, as well as tools and frameworks, to support disaster preparedness and risk reduction. 

Research Interests

During my PhD at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore I quantified the impacts of lava flows through ground-based and aerial post-eruption damage assessments and developed empirical models for forecasting lava flow impacts on buildings. 

During my two Postdocs in Singapore and the Netherlands, I expanded this work to the global scale, analysing how the exposure of cities to volcanic hazards is changing over time. I also explored the potential impacts of large magnitude eruptions.

In 2026, I was awarded the NWO Veni Grant (320,000 euros) to advance impact-based research on how volcanic hazards interact with other risks in multi-hazard environments across different spatial scales.

Approaches

I have led and contributed to a number of funded research projects as Principal Investigator, developing new approaches to volcanic and multi-hazard risk assessment. 

My work integrates geospatial analysis, impact modelling, and remote sensing techniques to produce data driven insights into hazard and risk.

By developing tools and datasets to support risk assessment, my research aims to inform disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and decision-making, ultimately contributing to more resilient communities. 

I am also committed to ethical and inclusive approaches to disaster research.

Other activities

Alongside my research, I am passionate about teaching and student development, contributing to the UNDRR Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment course, and other programmes. I hold the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ).

I hold a part-time position at 510 Global, the data and digital team of the Netherlands Red Cross. I work with the UNDRR to develop training materials and stakeholder workshops that support communities in quantifying exposure and vulnerability to floods and droughts.

I am actively involved in the academic and volcanology community and am part of the leadership of the IAVCEI Cities and Volcanoes Commission, and the IAVCEI Volcanic Hazards and Risk Commission.  I am also co-leader of the ASI Research Cluster Natural Hazards & Society and a guest journal editor on Volcanic Multi-hazards for the Journal of Applied Volcanology.