Lara Smale’s biography
- 2020 – ongoing: Volcanologist/International Data Analyst
- 2015 – 2019: Ph.D in Physical Volcanology and Volcanic Hazards, University College London
- 2014 – 2015: Aggregations and Catastrophe Modelling Assistant, Advent Underwriting
- 2013 – 2014: MSc Geophysical Hazards, University College London
- 2010 – 2012: Exploration Geologist, GeoConsult Pty Ltd.
- 2005 – 2009: MSci Geosciences, Durham University
Research interests
- Global reporting of volcanic activity and impacts
- Volcanic hazards and impacts
- Science into policy and procedure
- Multi-hazard risk assessment and management
Current projects and collaborations
- Project: International Natural Hazards Forward Look (INHFL) – Weekly reporting of global volcanic activity and impacts for government
- Project: ARISTOTLE-ENHSP
- Project: 2021 – 2025: MYRIAD-EU – Multi-hazard and systemic framework for enhancing Risk-Informed management and Decision-making in the E.U. (EU H2020 project)
- Project: 2018-2021: EUROVOLC – European Network of Observatories and Research Infrastructures for Volcanology. (EU H2020 project, contributed to WP7)
- Qualitative social science research methods
- SPSS, NVivo
- GIS (ArcGIS)
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Professional associations
- Fellow of the Geological Society of London
- Member of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior