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The SPIDER Network is committed to promoting the work of new researchers in the 'disasters' field. It will do this by encouraging the exchage of research ideas, experiences and funding suggestions and by organising 'new researchers' meetings at the SPIDER Network events. This website provides a chance to advertise your research interests and link with other new researchers.

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Garima Aggarwal garima_aggyahoo.com	United Nations Development Programme
* formulating strategies for implementing Disaster Risk Management initiatives within local administration and urban/rural communities. * Disaster Management Plan, conducting risk and hazard analysis, * developing coordination among various government and non-government agencies, building capacities of various stakeholders (Government officers, Professionals, and Communities etc.) in emergency preparedness and response planning * Social Economic Impact Assessment of disasters on communities * Role of disaster management in sustainable development & Economic and financial analysis * Disasters & Gender sensitivity * Incident Command System/other response mechanism adopted by various countries
Fuad Ali fuad.ali@kcl.ac.uk	King's College London
NERC/ESRC PhD candidate in Human Geography looking into Institutional Change and Human Adaptation to River Morphology in Bangladesh. Participatory GIS, phenomenological methods, hazards, self determined Social Capital, epistemic communities, public engineering, Adaptive Renewal Cycle.
Bashir Ali Adam baadam45@hotmail.com	Water group/King's College and SOAS
Hydro-politics and Agriculture water management.
Alinawaz emergencyresponders@hotmail.com alinawaznanjee@gmail.com	Student Post Graduate Diploma In Disaster Management
Emergency Responce operations
dmi@icenet.co.in	All India Disaster Mitigation Institute

Eric Anderson eanders1vt.edu	Virginia Tech
I am a PhD student and a licensed professional with 20 years experience. I have worked for the US government and private consulting firms on numerous disaster projects: specifically earthquakes, hurricanes and hazardous waste. I have experience in both economic development and disaster management. My primary interest is in the use of web-based spatial decision support systems (SDSS) for disaster management and prevention. My current research focuses on reducing the risk to vulnerable groups of people rather than reducing the risk to "vulnerable" properties (properties are not alive, hence they cannot be vulnerable). Other interests include: (1) modeling complex systems, linked human-environmental, linked human-ecological, and human activity systems on the community to regional scale using stochastic dynamic simulation models to identify the human causes and human consequences of disasters (whether "natural" or technological) and to recommend appropriate policy interventions (2) web-based systems for interactive group strategic planning to enhance community resilience and adaptive capacity and the development of disaster-resistant communities.
Fernando Aragón-Durand f.aragon@ucl.ac.uk, faragon@colmex.mx	University College London, Development Planning Unit and El Colegio de México
Social construction of knowldeges on risk and disasters; management of science and policy interfaces in developing countries; policy and discourse analysis on disasters.
Saja Aslam saja.aslam@gmail.com
Community based early warning
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Aditya V. Bahadur adityabahaduryahoo.com	Previously with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and now a Master's student at IDS
I'm interested in community adaption to climate change. Particularly in the the developmet of traditional disaster risk reduction mechanisms to cope with risks exacerbated by climate change.
Henry Ngenyam Bang henrybang2001@yahoo.com h.bang@uea.ac.uk	School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia
NaturalHazard/ Disaster Risk and Vulnerability, NaturalHazard/Disaster Management. I have a Geology background (M.Sc) and an added post graduate qualification in Environment and Development. I am doing my doctoral research on volcanic hazards in Cameroon with a focus on social vulnerability, risk perception and resettlement behavior. My particular interest is on disaster risk reduction and management and the implication for sustainable development.
Serif Baris sbaris@kou.edu.tr	Kocaeli University
Seismmology, seismic tomography, seismicity patterns and fluid interaction, coda-q seismic wave attenuation, trapped waves analysis, shear wave splitting, early warning and rapid response systems
Andrew Bell a.bell@ucl.ac.uk	University College London
Geologist, working on PhD looking at patterns of geophysical precursors to volcanic eruptions and their relationship to stress changes and mechanisms of rock fracture etc. Interested in the use of GIS for the understanding, mitigation and communication of natural hazards.
Djillali Benouar dbenouar@yahoo.com	University of Bab Ezzouar (USTHB), BP 32 El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, Alger 16111, Algeria
Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessment, Vulnérability Evaluation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Management, Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology
Jennifer Bernstein jenn_bernstein@yahoo.com	UC Santa Barbara Dept. of Geography (CA, USA)
I am a PhD student interested in cartographic design and natural disaster response. I am primarily interested in the user side of cartography- how different types of people (in terms of personal history, education, economic and social class, etc.) respond differently to different types of cartographic design, and how that can be addressed through cartographic design to facilitate better disaster response. I just finished my Master's in December, so I am in the very initial stages of planning and would love to discuss possibilities in this arena!
Chandra Bhakuni chandrabhakuni@yahoo.com
Interested in use of Structural Engineering in Disaster Management. Currently researching in the area of Natural Hazard School safety.
Roshan Bhandari bhandari_roshanyahoo.com	Kyoto
Disaster education, disaster resilient community planning
Deanne Bird dbirdels.mq.edu.au	Macquarie University
Public perception of hazards, community education, jokulhlaup in Iceland
Julian Bloomer bloomejl@tcd.ie	Department of Geography, Trinity College Dublin
PhD student based in Lesotho, southern Africa examining alternative rural livelihoods in the face of increasing vulnerability. Interests include capacity and vulnerability assessment; livelihoods; political ecology; community based disaster management; resilience.
Alexandra Booth alexandralb2yahoo.com	Emergency Planning LA
Disaster Management, Emergency Planning, Aid and Relief, Global Concerns.
Cheryl Bradford clank595@hotmail.com	Coventry University. International Disaster Concern
Disaster management, Links between Development, Health & population, Environmental health issues in these areas.
Valeria Brianda vbriandayahoo.com	Msc Humanitarian Programme Manager

Molly Brown molly_brownssaihq.com	SSAI/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
I am interested in finding productive ways of using climate data for sustainable development and hazard monitoring in Africa. I am affiliated with FEWS NET, and help to provide them with AVHRR NDVI data.
Eleanor Bunt eleanor.buntkcl.ac.uk	King's College London Masters Student

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Anoradha Chacowry achacowrygmail.com
Natural hazards in SW Indian Ocean area. Vulnerability of community groups in the aftermath of a cyclone in Mauritius.
Dave Chaitali chaitalidave@yahoo.com	United Nations Development Programme
Disaster Risk Management,Gender and Disaster,Community Based Disaster Risk Management,Disaster and Children.
Yung-Fang Chen floweret_100@yahoo.com	University of Portsmouth
Flood management and training simulations
Michele Cocchiglia cocchigliaun.org	UN/ISDR Secretariat
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR)
Alexandre Cote alexandrecote9yahoo.com	UN/ISDR
Drought Risk Reduction (Africa), EWS on Tsunami and Cyclones (Indian Ocean), Implementation of HFA and Integration of DRR in RECs, National Planning Frameworks and Humanitarian/Development Policy and Programmes.
Paul Cragg lpc5student.open.ac.uk	The Open University, UK
Part time PhD researching Volcanic Hazards to Ships and Shipping.
Thomas Croall tcroall@hotmail.com	Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre Natural Hazards for Insurers Certificate
I presently both work and study in the field of risk management - everything from occupational safety and health through to business continuity and civil contingency planning. I conduct freelance research and consultancy work as and have just received a place on the Post Grad. Cert. in Natural Hazards for Insurers at Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre at University College London. I am also involved in various voluntary projects both in the UK and US and focus my attention through various outlets on issues such as: · the promotion of GIS as a currently under-utilised toolkit for emergency management, · natural hazard awareness for children, business continuity promotion for small to medium size enterprises (SME's), · interoperability of technological and soft systems across jurisdictional boundaries in emergency response, · the development of an entry level syllabus to provide an academic starting point or a standalone course to increase general awareness in the U.K. to those that have emergency planning responsibilities within the remit of their position but do not come from a conventional emergency planning standpoint. One observation I have made throughout the course of my work is that all too often we neglect to take the macro look at these issues. Many parties examine in detail from their institutional perspective, but neglect somewhat to relate their findings to the wider picture. The contemporary hazards we face today have influence on every facet of society and without further collaboration and study of these interrelations we cannot adequately quantify the true cost and/or put the effectiveness of our management into context. Above all it is my firm belief that increased communication and awareness equals effectiveness in disaster issues.
Helen Cromar h.cromar@yahoo.com	Post Graduate aat Northumbria University- Disaster Management
Psycho Social Trauma, Food Security and Nutrition, socio- cultural aspects of disaster response.
Sian Crosweller s.crosweller@uea.ac.uk	School of Environmental Sciences, UEA, Norwich
PhD student at UEA with BSc in Geology & Physical Geography (University of Liverpool), & MRes in Environmental Science (Lancaster University). Masters project research project focussed on predicting lava flow paths. ESRC-NERC funded PhD research project focuses on volcanic risk communication, using two contrasting volcanoes in the Caribbean. This will use a 'mental models' approach, used in other risk communication fields, but as yet not in relation to volcanoes. This will help gain an appreciation of both expert & lay ideas of the associated hazards. The ultimate goal of this program is to design and test risk communication programs with a greater effectiveness using this knowledge.
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DR Oke-osanyintolu Damilola lasambus@yahoo.co.uk	Coventry University - disaster management
Emergency planning and disaster management.
Megan Davies meg-davies@hotmail.co.uk	Institute of Development Studies
Disaster risk reduction relating to natural hazards, specifically volcanic eruption and related phenomena. Risk management communication, and perception and awareness of disaster risk reduction amongst all levels of developing communitites. Development of new approaches to mitigation, preparedness, recovery and governance policy incorporating multi-disciplinary groups and stakeholders at all levels. Experience in volcanic disaster management research in Caribbean.
Hugh Deeming h.deeminglancaster.ac.uk	Lancaster University
I am currently investigating the role that informal social networks play in the communication of risk within at-risk communities. Using social capital theory I am examining whether, currently 'mitigation-focused', information on climate change is affecting risk perceptions across the populations of three English coastal towns; each with a history of sea-flooding.
Aliou Dia alioudia2000yahoo.fr	Department of Geography, University of Dakar (SENEGAL)
Hydrology, Flood Monitoring, Remote Sensing and GIS
Chloe Dickinson chloedickinson@geologist.com
Communications Policy Research
Kate Donovan ucfbkhd@ucl.ac.uk	UCL
My primary research is in educational outreach as a form of mitigation in regions at risk from geological hazards, specifically volcanic regions. I have carried out research in Hawaii and at Mt Rainier, Washington, USA.
Delioma Oramas Dorta apy121cov.ac.uk	Coventry University
The application of GIS and Remote Sensing techniques to the assessment of natural hazards (landslides, debris flows, other geophysical mass flows, floods, etc). Currently pursuing PhD in Terrain Modelling and Volcanic Hazards (Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica)
Dr Stuart Dunning s.a.dunning@dur.ac.uk	Durham University
Focus on landslide initiation, appropiate and sustainable monitoring and prediction, and communication of that data. Present work includes post primary-disaster events such as the interaction of the monsoon with the earthquake affected area of Kashmir. (landslidecentre.org)
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Bilal Emiroglu bilalemirogluinbox.com	Student, Istanbul Tech. University- Disaster Management Master Program
General Subjects of Disaster Management, mitigation and risk analysis. Special interest: marine disasters
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Carina Fearnley c.fearnley@ucl.ac.uk	Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre
PhD student at UCL with a Geology BSc and Mining MSc from Imperial College, London. The ESRC-NERC funded PhD research project will focus on understanding the dynamics of volcanic forecasting and warning systems.
Debora De Freitas freitasdm@yahoo.com.br	James Cook University of North Queensland
Participatory Coastal Zone Management GIS and Remote Sensing Public Participation GIS.
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Animesh Kumar Gain animesh.gain@gmail.com	Institute of Water & Flood Management, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Disaster & risk management of hydrological extreme events
Victoria Gilbey vickygilbey@hotmail.com	Kings College London
Invasive species especailly in estuarine systems and water resources in the third world.
Frida Güiza fnadiezhdayahoo.com f.guiza-valverdeuea.ac.uk	University of East Anglia
Natural disasters and vulnerability
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Vicky Hards vickymvo.ms	Montserrat Volcano Observatory/British Geological Survey
Monitoring volcanbic activity and communication of volcanic hazards to public and civil authorities
Amy Hatchwell amyhatchwell@gmail.com	UCL
Currently doing an MSc in Geophysical Hazards, with particular interest in the social aspect of volcanic hazards.
Sara Hayes sara.hayes@plymouth.ac.uk	SEOES - University of Plymouth
Interdisciplinary PhD research involving the study of two contrasting volcanic regions; Tungurahua, Ecuador and Mt Rainier, USA, which will look at integrating, using GIS, traditional geophysical risk analysis with an assessment of community vulnerability (including socio-economic data, as well as behavioural and cultural information such as perceptions of risk and issues of trust) to produce risk maps of each area for use in hazard mitigation.
Katharine Haynes Katharine.haynesrmit.edu.au	Centre for Risk and Community Safety, RMIT University Melbourne and Risk Frontiers, Macquarie University Sydney.
I am a post-doctoral research fellow working in the areas of risk communication and disaster risk reduction. I have practical experience working in the Caribbean and Australasia on a range of social issues relating to natural hazards.
Nadine Heck gynhleeds.ac.uk	University of Leeds
Natural hazard management in SIDS.
Mils Hills milsanalyticred.com	Partner, Analytic Red
Horizon scanning, disaster crisis management, social effects
Allison Hoskin-Kain allison.hoskinkainjcu.edu.au	James Cook University, Cairns, Australia
My honours project was an analysis of storm surge variation along the Cairns coast, Australia, in various tropical cyclone events. By using a numerical inundation model, new storm surge maps were produced providing the foundation for a storm surge atlas. The Cairns Storm Surge Atlas can be found on http://www.hazardsaustralia.info
Mahmood Hosseini hosseini@iiees.ac.ir	IIEES
Disaster Risk Modelling, Seismic Risk Analysis Community-Based Risk Mitigation
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Yasamin O. Izadkhah Y.O.Izadkhah@cranfield.ac.uk	Research Associate, Resilience Centre, Cranfield University
Yasamin's PhD project has focused on disaster education and development of a “Seismic Safety Culture”. Since 1990, she has gained experience in several earthquake situations. Her current research interests include risk reduction strategies specifically disaster education and communications, public awareness of risks, disaster management training, disaster resilience and Community Based Disaster Management (CDBM).
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Susanna Jenkins sjenkins@els.mq.edu.au	Natural Hazard Research Centre, Macquarie University
My PhD research involves probabilistic modelling of volcanic risk in New Zealand. I’m interested in how human actions (e.g. mitigation, cleanup) and variation in the hazard (e.g. multiple eruptive phases, fluctuations in magnitude, intensity) may impact/alter the resultant risk.
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Sylvia Kamau sylviakamau@hotmail.com	Coventry University

Tsukasa Katsube tkatsube04@yahoo.co.jp	Asian Disaster Reduction Center
Dissemination of ongoing GLIDEnumber project and improvement inter-operatability among databases in disaster reduction field.
Ilan Kelman ilan_kelmanhotmail.com	http://www.ilankelman.org
Small islands, disaster diplomacy, safe schools, refugee shelter, and linking disasters, development, and sustainability.
Jukka Kettunen jkettu@yahoo.com	MSc Disaster management student
I'm a firefighter/paramedic from Finland and doing my masters in Coventry Uni. My main interests are the operative and strategic views of different disasters, mainly those involving mass casualties.
Shivani Khanna shivanik10@hotmail.com	Disaster Management Consultant (currently with the UNDP/Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery, S&SW Asia)
The following related to Disater Risk Management (DRM): - Capacity Devlopment Strategies for multiple stakeholders; - Knoweldge Management Approaches; - Organisational and Institutional Learning; - Institutional and Legislative Systems; - Local level risk management and - Gender approaches
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Chris Lewis lewisc3myway.com	Coventry University Disaster Management
Disaster Mitigation and Early warning systems.
Catherine Lowe catherinelowehotmail.com	MSc and PhD student at University College London
I have an Environmental Earth Science background (University of East Anglia, UK and University of Oregon, USA) with specific interest in volcanoes and GIS. Previous work has been on Mt Hood, Oregon, Montserrat and Colima Volcano. I am now finishing my MSc in GIS with a PhD to follow in September looking at the use GIS for Volcano Disaster Management.
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Clare Matthews c.matthewsucl.ac.uk	Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre
Analytical modeling of rock fracture in volcanoes.
Kirstie Méheux kmeheuxels.mq.edu.au	Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)
My PhD research is focused on public participation in the post-disaster damage assessment process in Fiji. My interests lie in disaster management in small island developing states, including disaster policy, training, awareness, and the relationship between government and the public.
Patrick Meier patrick.meiertufts.edu	The Fletcher School & Feinstein Center @ Tufts University
Disaster and conflict early warning/response Community base disaster risk reduction/response Role of ICT in disaster/conflict early response Application of complexity science to response Politicization and naturalization of disasters http://fletcher.tufts.edu/phd/students/Meier.html
Jessica Mercer jmercer@els.mq.edu.au	Macquarie University
I am a PhD student interested in the use of indigenous knowledge within disaster risk reduction. Having previously worked in Africa and Central Asia my research is now concentrated within small island developing states in the South Pacific.
Mlenge Fanuel Mgendi mlengeyahoo.com	Disaster Management Training Centre (DMTC) / University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS)
Disaster Risk Assessment in less developed countries; Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation techniques of disaster risk assessment; and use of contemporary tools in various steps / stages of disaster management / disaster reduction.
Sabina Michnowicz sabina.michnowiczgmail.com	University of Wales, Aberystwyth
The effects of distally transported volcanic gases on human health and the environment.
Lewis Miller lewis.millerucl.ac.uk	UCL Geography (Remote Sensing Unit) - BNSC 'CASE' Research Student (yr 4)
Humanitarian Aid and Earth Observation Data, Vulnerability and Hazards, Data for Disaster Response and Mitigation, Value vs. Cost of Information.
Servel Miller s.millerchester.ac.uk	University of Chester
I am currently a PhD student and Visiting lecturer at the University of Chester, UK. My PhD focuses on the use of GIS and remote sensing for the mapping of landslides and the creation of hazard maps for North Wales. Currently, I am also carrying out research on the vulnerability of the Jamaican coastline to tsunami. Previous work includes working the Jamaican government and as a private consultant on a number of disaster related and mineral exploration projects.
Tom Mitchell t.mitchell@ids.ac.uk	Institute of Development Studies
Geographer working on climate change, disaster management, participatory processes and governance. Practical experience includes conducting deliberative processes for improving disaster resilience and working with small island developing states to assess disaster policy. Other interests include volcanoes, livelihoods, education and social vulnerability. Extensive experience in the Caribbean and shorter assignments in the Indian Ocean.
Magali Moreau m.moreauucl.ac.uk	University College London - Dept of Geography
Earth Observation for natural resource monitoring/sustainability in the context of refugee settlements.
Naomi Morris naomim13@hotmail.com	University of Portsmouth

Shafiullah Al Munir index@mtlbd.net
disaster research
Edson Munsaka edson.munsakaunn.ac.uk	Northumbria University
Disaster Risk reduction and response.
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Anthonin Ngarukiye gindusha yahoo.co.uk	Coventry University
Disaster risk reduction to volcanoes:Involving local communities in the conflict torn city of Goma/Democratic Republic of Congo into disaster management arrangements.
Okechukwu Nnadi skenetdocyahoo.com	Coventry University, Coventry
Disaster Planning,Management and Recovery for Hiv/AIDS Victims.
Jose Novoa jnovoauserena.cl	Area de Ciencias Geograficas, Universidad de La Serena, Chile
Natural Hazards, hydrometeorological, geomorphological, coastal, mountains.
Cyprien Ntahomvukiye bysrdryahoo.fr	YSDR "Youth Strategy for Disaster Reduction"
Research in Disaster Reduction
Thomas Nyambane thomas.nyambane@undp.org	UNDP
Disaster Risk Reduction, Governance and Political Action.
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Olusola Ojo drsolaojo@yahoo.com
Disaster Management, Health
Katie Oven k.j.oven@durham.ac.uk	International Landslide Centre, Department of Geography, Durham University
My PhD research takes an interdisciplinary approach to analysing landslide risk and vulnerability within the dynamic mountain environment of Central Nepal. Using a range of data collection techniques to identify the terrain units at risk and to establish the actual rates of slope deformation, data will be analysed in relation to local knowledge of slope instability and perceptions of hazard and risk. The social element of the research will aim to compare the variation in these perceptions to issues of poverty, social structure and the resultant community vulnerability. Research interests: Landslides, hazard, risk, vulnerability, perceptions of risk, participatory research and GIS.
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Jose L. Palma L. J.L.Palmaopen.ac.uk	The Open University
Physical Volcanology. Volcano Monitoring. Natural Hazards Assesment. Statistical and Numerical techniques in Geology.
Paolo Paron pparonfaoswalim.org	FAO SWALIM, Nairobi
Remote Sensing and GIS Expert, with a background in geology and geomorphology. Natural resources and hazards, Mapping
Lucy Payne l.c.payneherts.ac.uk	University of Hertfordshire
Disaster Aftermath Management, Family Assistance, Human Aspects, Care of the deceased, the bereaved and survivors, Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act 1998, Return of Personal Property
Matt Perkins mathew.perkins@mottmac.com	Mott MacDonald
Sustainable Development and Disaster Health Risk Reduction in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Professional Development for Disaster Managers Currently working on: Transportation Contingency Planning and Operational Planning (Highways) Business Continuity Management (BCM) within Highways/Engineering Consultancy Designated as the Incident Analyst for a study into Large Goods Vehicle Involvement in Incidents at Roadworks on behalf of the Highways Consultancy Group (HCG) and Highways Research Group (HRG). Involves identifying the factors which contribute to incidents at roadworks involving LGVs and reviewing existing LGV incident reduction measures highlighting usage, costs benefits, problems on delivery risk and successes
Sanjeev Santhosh Peethala peethala.santhoshgmail.com	UNV,India
Capacity building for disaster risk reduction, disaster risk reduction & response, gender issues in disaster risk reduction
James Porter james.porterkcl.ac.uk	King's College London
James’ research takes an inter-disciplinary approach to issues relating to the construction, communication and translation of scientific knowledge, in relation to Flood Risk Mapping. A unifying theme within this research relates to the concerns over power and knowledge, with specific attention given to scientific knowledge and technology. A key interest centres on the science-policy interface, in particular how uncertainties in modelling reveal degrees of scientific reflexivity and co-production between the state and science. James is currently investigating how authoritative knowledge receives legitimacy and how scientific practices are drawn upon to support claims in relation to the historical development of flood policies. To examine these topics, James’ PhD, entitled “Flood-Risk Mapping: Geographies of Risk Assessment, Communication and Planning”, will chart the intricate networks of flood scientists, modellers, and planners involved in the formation and currency given to the Flood Map. Funding for this research was provided by the ESRC. James is also interested in how tacit understandings, knowledge and judgements are embodied in science and technology.
Ruth Purves ruthpurves hotmail.com	Northumbria University
Community based responses to disaster.
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Vijay Raghavan vraghavanoxfam.org.uk	Oxfam GB India
Disaster Risk Reduction, COmmunity level preparedness and planning, Public Policy influence in DRM and Rural development
Jessica Roberts JesRoberts@hotmail.com
Volcanological risk managment and communication, Public Participation GIS
Carolina Roman carolina.romanarts.monash.edu.au	Monash University, Melbourne Australia
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for sustainable development in Alpine Regions
James Rotimi jor20student.canterbury.ac.nz	Canterbury University, NZ
I am looking at the effect of legislation and regulatory provisions on post-disaster reconstruction projects. Often times legislation become impediments to effective and efficient realisation of reconstruction objectives. This may be due to bureaucracy and procedural constraints; policy misinterpretations/misdirection; multi-agency conflicts of responsibilities etc. How can we achieve balance between the needs for expeditious reconstruction programmes and legislative compliance requirements?
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Saut Sagala saut.sagalagmail.com	Research Center for Disaster Reduction System, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University
Vulnerability, participatory, early warning system, tsunami
Kazi Saiful Islam kazisaifulcuyahoo.com	Research Fellow, M.Phil. Programme under the Sociology Department in the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Research topic is Promotion of Disaster Coping Capacity of the most vulnerable people through Government and Non-government organizations support.
Disaster Coping capacity, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Resilance, Community based Disaster Risk Management.
Giuseppe Giovanni Salerno ggs25@cam.ac.uk	University of Cambridge, Department of Geography
Geochemical measurements of Suphur dioxide in active volcanoes using UV remote sensing tecniques (Doas, UV Scanner and Cospec).
Georgina Sawyer gms26cam.ac.uk	Department of Geography, University of Cambridge
Determination of the composition and flux of gas emitted from volcanoes using ground-based remote sensing techniques. Field sites include Nyiragongo volcano, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maya Schaerer maya.schaererifrc.org	ProVention Consortium

Akinkugbe Seinde seindea@yahoo.com	University of Hertfordshire
Third world countries and disaster management
Justin Sharpe jesharpemac.com	Disaster Development Centre, University of Northumbria
I am a doctoral candidate studying at the University of Northumbria and currently designing fieldwork for participatory research with children in developed and developing countries and creating educational materials that can be used in a variety of hazard contexts with the aim of reducing vulnerability of both children and the wider communities in which they live in. I have just designed and launched a website which addresses what children should do in an emergency such as earthquake, tsunami, hurricane etc while in a foreign country. This came about because many of my students (I teach in a UK High school) travel to Turkey, India Pakistan, Indonesia, USA etc where there is a higher risk of the aforementioned hazards occurring. The address is : http://www.geo-world.org/edu4hazards/
Lauren Sims simslaj@hotmail.com	UEA MSc Climate Change Student
Climate change related disasters and management especially regarding hurricane occurance and small islands.
Rosie Smith rosanna.smith@ucl.ac.uk	UCL
My current research involves analysing the fracturing properties of rocks in volcanoes, in order to aid interpretation of seismic and geodetic data from volcanoes. I also have an interest in effective communication between physical scientists, social scientists, responsible authorities, and vulnerable communities on the theme of natural disaster mitigation strategies.
Vikram Sorathia vsorathiagmail.com	DA-IICT, India
Building Situation Awareness Capabilities for Disaster Management
Carl Southwell southwelusc.edu	USC Homeland Security Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorist Events

Letizia Spampinato spampinato-l@ct.ingv.it, ls405@cam.ac.uk	INGV, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Catania-Section, Italy; Department of Geography, University of Cambridge
Study of lava flow field development using thermal imaging to assess lava flow hazard.
Claire Spiller claire.spiller@port.ac.uk	University of Portsmouth
Hazard assessment on Tenerife
Victoria Sword-Daniels ucfbvls@ucl.ac.uk	MSc Geophysical Hazards, UCL
My current research project is based at Volcan de Colima, Mexico; investigating relationships between ascent velocity of eruption columns with seismic magnitude. Particalar interests involve volcanic hazard mitigation in high risk areas, and research into physical processes leading to eruptions.
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Alex Talmon-l'Armée artalmonbigfoot.com	Independant consultant
Post-disaster reconstruction, response & recovery.
James Townsend billybassbo@hotmail.com	Student

Suzanne Tulloch tullochs@coventry.ac.uk	Coventry University
Emergency and Disaster Management.
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Muhibuddin Bin Usamah muhibuddinadpc.net	Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Urban Disaster Risk Management GIS, RS and modeling for Disaster Risk Assessment Participatory GIS Indigenous/ Community-based DRM / DRR Capacity Building for DRM/DRR in developing countries
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Edwin Wachira ewachirawYAHOO.COM
How can awareness of uncertain, high-magnitude, low frequency hazard events be improved and how can vulnerability to these events be reduced.
Emma Wales emmawales83yahoo.co.uk	University of Northumbria
Watsan (especially sanitation provision in emergencies), food security.
Emily Wilkinson wilkinsonemily@hotmail.com	Colegio de Mexico
Disaster management, adaptation strategies, local government, hurricanes, housing and land use planning.
Steven Wong steven.wong@kcl.ac.uk	MA Environment and Development, at King's College London
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as tools for disaster research.
Paul Wright paul.wrightumn.org.np	Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK.
Disaster Management with particular reference to hazards and community based mitigation, preparedness and response in the Himalaya (including EQ, landslides, floods, GLOFs) overlapping with food security and response in a complex emergency context.
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