Glyn Williams-Jones

Glyn Williams-Jones is a Professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Natural Hazards Research at Simon Fraser University's Department of Earth Sciences. His work bridges physical volcanology, glaciovolcanism, and geothermal systems with Indigenous knowledge integration.

• Current research explores magma dynamics in the Cascade Volcanic Arc
• Develops machine learning tools for volcano monitoring
• Integrates Indigenous oral histories with geological analyses

Notable projects include studying Canada's deadliest volcanic eruption (Tseax, ~1700 CE) and developing hazard assessments for glacier-capped volcanoes. His lab employs advanced geophysical techniques like gravity modeling and seismic signal analysis. Students under his supervision work on topics spanning structural geology, glaciovolcanic cave systems, and volcanic risk communication.

Recent publications highlight applications of machine learning in volcano-seismic data analysis (2025), Indigenous-Western science co-creation (2024), and glaciovolcanic void dynamics (2024). He actively collaborates with institutions like the Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional in Ecuador.