Analytics in support of regional scale risk reduction

Abstract

This PhD journey would not have been possible without the support of countless people around the world. I have been privileged to work in the most supportive, fun, and intellectually vibrant environment. Here, I briefly describe those who have assisted me professionally and emotionally.To my adviser, David Lallemant, thank you for being a constant source of support and positive energy since day one of my PhD. My research process has been extremely rewarding because of the freedom, unwavering guidance, and enthusiasm that you provided. I learned from you how to become a more effective, reflective, and intentional researcher. I am confident to say that you have helped me build the most amazing PhD. You have my deep gratitude.I want to thank my esteemed thesis advisory committee members, Susanna Jenkins and Janice Teresa Ser Huay Lee, who have been a limitless source of wisdom and generosity over the last few years. Thank you to Susanna for the opportunity to collaborate with the volcano group in the Asian School of the environment, which lead to a tremendous learning experience. The learning curve for me have been steep, but you made sure I got the support I needed on the volcanology aspects, leading to one of the most rewarding research work I've done in the PhD -thank you. I am grateful to Janice for generously giving me advice on technical and non-technical aspects of being a researcher in the field. I learned how to write my first policy paper from your teaching, which made me realise new ways of thinking about success in risk reduction. Special thanks to Benoit Taisne who is generous with his time to join my thesis committee meetings while making sure he asks the tough (but super helpful) questions. Susanna, Janice, and Benoit, your patient, careful mentorship and engagement with my ideas has always made my commitment stronger and my work better. xi on the topic, and broaden my knowledge on the implications and capabilities of dynamic risk modelling. Thank you to