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Dr. Lea Scharff is a Staff Scientist in Volcanology at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) and the Department of Geophysics. She holds a PhD in Volcanology from the University of Hamburg (2012) and a Diplom in Geophysics (2006). Her research focuses on volcanic ash cloud modeling, volcano monitoring systems, and Doppler radar technology development for eruption dynamics analysis. She leads the development of software for volcano radar data processing and collaborates with Metek GmbH on radar innovations.
Education:
- 2006: Diplom in Geophysics, University of Hamburg
- 2012: PhD in Volcanology, University of Hamburg
Research Interests:
Her work emphasizes understanding volcanic systems' physics to improve hazard mitigation. Key areas include Doppler radar analysis of eruption plumes, interdisciplinary data integration, and real-time monitoring tools. She investigates volcanic ash transport, pyroclastic density currents, and eruption mechanisms using radar, thermography, and numerical models.
Grants & Projects:
- Lead developer of volcano radar software under DFG-funded projects
- Collaborator on Sakurajima volcano electrification studies (Japan)
- Member of MeMoVolc international workshop on volcanic data integration
Labs/Teams:
Physical Volcanology Group at the University of Hamburg Institute of Geophysics. Active in field installations of radar networks at volcanoes like Colima (Mexico) and Turrialba (Costa Rica).
