Bachelor of Science (Honours) (University of Canterbury)
Doctor of Philosophy (University of Canterbury)
American Geophysical Union (AGU) (Professional Organisation): Member
Geological Society of America (GSA) (Professional Organisation): Member
Geoscience Society of New Zealand (GSNZ) (Professional Organisation): Member
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS) (Te Pu Ao) (Teaching/Research Organisation): Research Collaboration, Wellington, New Zealand
Joint Centre for Disaster Research, Massey University/GNS Science (Teaching/Research Organisation): Research Associate, Wellington, New Zealand
Massey University (Te Kunenga ki Purehuroa) (Teaching/Research Organisation): Research Collaboration, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Natural hazard and risk assessment, with special interest in volcanic eruptions. Impacts of natural hazards to critical infrastructure and primary industries – including development of innovative methods to analysis vulnerability to volcanic ash fall. Community resilience to natural hazards. Evacuation and loss modelling using geospatial platforms (GIS).