Biography
Uldis Zandovskis is a PhD student in the Department of Geography. He completed a BSc in Geophysics at the University of Edinburgh. His thesis focused on improving classification methodology for periodic low-frequency volcanic earthquakes. This is because initiation and stoppage of clusters of such earthquakes correlate with larger seismic events and might be used to understand the underlying physical processes.
His main motivation for choosing to study geophysics was to be able to study natural hazards in order to improve the understanding of their precursors and propagation. Therefore, he joined the CANES programme at King's as it offers a tremendous opportunity to use quantitative science in order to better understand natural hazards, with a particular emphasis on extreme events.
After completing the MSc component of the programme, he has now moved into the Department of Geography to work on his PhD.
Research
Thesis title: 'Spatial-temporal clustering analyses of natural hazards'
PhD supervision
- Principal supervisor: Bruce Malamud
- Secondary supervisor: Davide Pigoli
Further details
Research
Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Non-Equilibrium Systems (CANES)
The mission of CANES is to train future research leaders in the understanding, control and design of systems far from equilibrium, based on rigorous training in theoretical modelling, simulation and data-driven analysis, and a breadth of awareness of common themes across disciplines.
Research
Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Non-Equilibrium Systems (CANES)
The mission of CANES is to train future research leaders in the understanding, control and design of systems far from equilibrium, based on rigorous training in theoretical modelling, simulation and data-driven analysis, and a breadth of awareness of common themes across disciplines.