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Dr Hannah Buckland is a Research Officer (postdoctoral researcher) at Swansea University’s Swansea Tephra Group, collaborating with Dr Paul Albert on a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship grant. Her research integrates fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and computational modeling to reconstruct volcanic eruption histories and analyze ash transport dynamics. She holds a PhD in Volcanology from the University of Bristol (2017–2021), following an MSc in Volcanology and a BSc in Geology/Physical Geography from the University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on tephra deposit analysis, grain size characterization, and improving models of ash deposition from large-magnitude eruptions.
Research Interests: Buckland’s expertise spans volcanic ash studies, tephrochronology, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding explosive eruptions. Her fieldwork involves mapping and sampling tephra deposits, while laboratory work analyzes grain size, geochemistry, and physical properties of volcanic materials. She applies these insights to refine models predicting ash transport and sedimentation, critical for volcanic hazard assessment.
Recent Work Trends: Her publications address methodological challenges in tephra analysis (e.g., non-spherical particle measurement), reinterpretation of classic deposits like the Mazama tephra, and applications of high-resolution field data to improve eruption modeling. Recent studies also explore long-term volcanic records preserved in lake sediments, linking tephra layers to climatic and geological timelines.
Grants & Collaborations: Supported by UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding, her work emphasizes interdisciplinary volcanic research. Previous roles include an AXA Research Assistantship at the University of Bristol (2016–2017).
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Swansea Tephra Group, contributing to international collaborations on volcanic ash dynamics and eruption reconstructions.
