Rami Alshembari
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
I am a geophysical volcanologist, currently as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow on the NERC pushing the frontiers Deforming Volcanoes with Dynamic Magma-Mush Models (DV3M) project, applying physics-based models to interpret volcano deformation and improve eruption forecasting.
My expertise lies in applying physics-based models to understand the dynamics of active volcanoes, aiming to significantly improve eruption forecasting capabilities. In my research, I utilize numerical modelling methods to analyse and interpret volcano deformation during episodes of volcanic unrest, integrating this with various multidisciplinary datasets, including geological and geophysical data.
The DV3M project moves beyond the concept of long-lived, melt-dominated magma chambers, instead adopting a mush-dominated transcrustal magmatic system (TCMS) conceptual concept. The ultimate goal of my research is to fundamentally advance the interpretation of volcano deformation by developing a new generation of dynamic magma mush (DMM) models. These models aim to more robustly and realistically estimate magma system parameters from observations, thereby reducing uncertainties in hazard assessment and eruption forecasting. This advancement is expected to benefit global volcanic hazard mitigation efforts, particularly at high-risk volcanic areas such as Soufriere Hills in Montserrat and Sakurajima in Japan, by providing more accurate analyses of ongoing deformation and reservoir stability.