Sophie Butcher’s biography
- 2023 to ongoing: Volcanologist, British Geological Survey
- 2022 to 2023: Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA), University of Edinburgh
- 2017 to 2021: PhD Geology & Geophysics, University of Edinburgh
- 2013 to 2017: MSci Geophysics, Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London
Interests
- Volcano seismology and geophysical monitoring
- Timeseries analysis and statistical methods in volcanology
- ‘Big Data’ handling and machine learning in the geosciences
ORCID: 0009-0002-2237-835X
Key Papers
- Butcher, S, Bell, A F, Hernandez, S, and Ruiz, M. 2021. Evolution of seismicity during a stalled episode of reawakening at Cayambe Volcano, Ecuador. Frontiers in Earth Science, 9, p.680865.
- Butcher, S, Bell, A F, Hernandez, S, Calder, E, Ruiz, M, and Mothes, P. 2020. Drumbeat LP “aftershocks” to a failed explosive eruption at Tungurahua Volcano, Ecuador. Geophysical Research Letters, 47 (16), p.e2020GL088301.
Chapters
- PhD ThesisButcher, S, 2022. Understanding eruption dynamics: insights from volcanic seismicity in Ecuador. ERA.
- Python programming
- Installation of seismic instrumentation in challenging and remote environments
- Public engagement and outreach activities
- Associate Fellow of Advance HE (AFHEA)
- Member of European Geosciences Union (EGU)