Beatriz Estrada Roldan

Beatriz Estrada Roldan is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Earth and Oceans, The University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD in Seismic Hazard/Earthquake Engineering from UWA, a Master of Science in Engineering Geology (First Class Honours) from the University of Canterbury, and a Bachelor in Geological Engineering (Hons) from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

Research Expertise:

• Neotectonics & Paleoseismology
• Seismic Hazard Assessment
• Geotechnical Engineering Applications
• Tectonic Geomorphology
• Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction
• Active Fault Identification

Research trends show her work focuses on bridging geological analysis with practical engineering applications for seismic stability in infrastructure and mining projects. She applies drainage network analysis to detect tectonic deformation and integrates fault scarp studies into seismic hazard mapping.

Scientific Awards:

• 2008 - Nick Rock Memorial Prize
• 2003 - Sir Julius von Haast Prize for MSc

Professional activities include memberships in Engineers Australia, Australian Geomechanics Society, and Australian Earthquake Engineering Society. She has contributed to peer-review processes and delivered technical presentations on seismic design challenges.