معرفی
Sophia Tsang is a Lecturer in the School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment at Monash University, focusing on education and transdisciplinary research in Earth Systems Science. She previously held roles at Te Pū Ao | GNS Science and the University of Auckland, where she contributed to volcanic hazards research and geoscience education. Her work emphasizes community engagement, combining qualitative social science with geological methodologies.
- Education: Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Auckland (2020), Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching (2022), ScB in Geology from Brown University (2015).
- Roles: Transitioning to First Year Coordinator, coordinating courses like EAE1011 and EAE1022. Honorary Academic at the University of Auckland (2023–2025).
Research interests span effusive volcanic hazards, geoscience education, and applied community-centered projects. She advocates for ethical integration of research with education and community involvement. Her recent work includes the Soilsafe Kids program and TiDeTEW tsunami warning systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Publications highlight outreach strategies, lava flow modeling, and the impact of science education on career trajectories. She actively supervises students interested in geoscience education and hazards research.
