Dr Shaun Williams

Natural Hazards Scientist

Qualifications

2014 PhD, Hazard and Disaster Management; 2009 MSc (First Class Hons), Hazard and Disaster Management; 2003 BSc, Earth Science and Geography

Location
Christchurch

Contact Details

Biography

Shaun is Group Manager for the Environmental Hazards group at NIWA based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. He is a scientist in natural hazards and risks with special interests in geophysical, hydrometeorological and climatic hazard risk science applications and management in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Southwest Pacific region. His work covers a broad range of interdisciplinary subjects with particular emphasis in natural hazards and risk analysis, disaster resilience, participatory engagement, early warnings and decision support.