Projects

This project investigates how urban expansion is changing the exposure of populations and infrastructure to volcanic hazards over time. By combining global datasets on cities, population growth, and volcanic activity, it identifies emerging risk hotspots and long-term trends in exposure.

This work is carried out in collaboration with Natalie Teng at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, and other collaborators.

This project examines how populations and infrastructure are exposed to multiple interacting natural hazards across different spatial scales. By integrating global datasets and spatial analysis, it identifies regions where overlapping hazards may amplify risk and lead to amplified impacts. 

I lead this work as Principal Investigator in collaboration with Marleen de Ruiter at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. This is funded by the VU-UT Alliance.

This project examines how lava flows affect the built environment, using empirical data from past eruptions to understand patterns of damage. It involves developing datasets and models to quantify building vulnerability and forecast potential impacts of future events. 

This work was developed as part of my PhD at Nanyang Technological University, in collaboration with partners including the USGS, IGN Spain, and GNS Science. 

This research focuses on assessing the potential impacts of rare but catastrophic volcanic eruptions. By analysing global exposure and developing scenario-based approaches, the project explores how such events could affect populations, infrastructure, and interconnected systems at regional to global scales. 

I lead this project as Principal Investigator, developing approaches to better account for extreme events in risk assessments and support preparedness.