About
Hazard Analyst
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)
Shaun.Williams@niwa.co.nz
Summary
May 2015 to Present: Hazard Analyst, NIWA, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Mar-2015 to May-2015: Individual Consultant, UNDP Adaptation Fund Assignment – Status Review of the National Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans in Samoa.
Nov-2014 to Jan-2015: Samoa National Coordinator, ADB funded Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development in the Pacific Project, Phase II – Samoa Case Study.
June 2014: Field Collaborator, Archaeo-Environmental Investigations along the mid-Holocene shoreline near Aitape, PNG.
Jan to Dec-2011: NZ MoRST-Fulbright Visiting Graduate Researcher, Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering, University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
Aug-2004 to Jan-2007: Senior Scientific Officer, Geophysics Section, Meteorology Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Government of Samoa.
Dec-2003 to Aug-2004: Scientific Officer, Climate Applications Section, Meteorology Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Government of Samoa.
Mar-2015 to May-2015: Individual Consultant, UNDP Adaptation Fund Assignment – Status Review of the National Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans in Samoa.
Nov-2014 to Jan-2015: Samoa National Coordinator, ADB funded Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development in the Pacific Project, Phase II – Samoa Case Study.
June 2014: Field Collaborator, Archaeo-Environmental Investigations along the mid-Holocene shoreline near Aitape, PNG.
Jan to Dec-2011: NZ MoRST-Fulbright Visiting Graduate Researcher, Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering, University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
Aug-2004 to Jan-2007: Senior Scientific Officer, Geophysics Section, Meteorology Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Government of Samoa.
Dec-2003 to Aug-2004: Scientific Officer, Climate Applications Section, Meteorology Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Government of Samoa.
Publications
Title: Geological Investigation of Palaeotsunamis in the Samoan Islands: Interim Report and Research Directions Publisher: Science of Tsunami Hazards Link:
Title: Catastrophic flank collapse on Ta'u Island and subsequent tsunami: Has this occurred during the last 170 years? Publisher: Science of Tsunami Hazards Link:
Title: Flank collapse on Ta’u Island, Samoan Archipelago: Timing and Hazard Implications. In: Sassa, K., Canuti, P., Yin, Y., (eds). Landslide Science for a Safer Geoenvironment Publisher: Springer International Publishing Link:
Title: Palaeotsunamis and Ethnoarchaeological Engimas in Samoa: Exploring the Associations Publisher: National University of Samoa
Title: Characterising diagnostic proxies for identifying palaeotsunamis in a tropical climatic regime, Samoan Islands Publisher: IEEE OCEANS 2011 –MTS/IEEE Kona Conference Proceedings
Title: Sands of Time: Evidence for palaeotsunamis and/or palaeostorms in Samoa, and what this means for tsunami risk reduction Publisher: MNRE, Proceedings of the Samoa National Environment Forum 2010
Title: Exploring the status of tsunami early warning systems in Samoa Publisher: MNRE Proceedings of the Samoa National Environment Forum 2005
Title: Catastrophic flank collapse on Ta'u Island and subsequent tsunami: Has this occurred during the last 170 years? Publisher: Science of Tsunami Hazards Link:
Title: Flank collapse on Ta’u Island, Samoan Archipelago: Timing and Hazard Implications. In: Sassa, K., Canuti, P., Yin, Y., (eds). Landslide Science for a Safer Geoenvironment Publisher: Springer International Publishing Link:
Title: Palaeotsunamis and Ethnoarchaeological Engimas in Samoa: Exploring the Associations Publisher: National University of Samoa
Title: Characterising diagnostic proxies for identifying palaeotsunamis in a tropical climatic regime, Samoan Islands Publisher: IEEE OCEANS 2011 –MTS/IEEE Kona Conference Proceedings
Title: Sands of Time: Evidence for palaeotsunamis and/or palaeostorms in Samoa, and what this means for tsunami risk reduction Publisher: MNRE, Proceedings of the Samoa National Environment Forum 2010
Title: Exploring the status of tsunami early warning systems in Samoa Publisher: MNRE Proceedings of the Samoa National Environment Forum 2005
Qualifications
Degree: PhD Period: 2010-2014 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Canterbury Country: New Zealand
Degree: MSc (First Class Honours) Period: 2007-2009 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Canterbury Country: New Zealand
Degree: BSc Period: 2001-2003 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Training: Health & Safety Field Activity Training Period: November 2013 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Canterbury Country: New Zealand
Training: Distance and Flexible Learning Tutors Workshop Period: November 2006. Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Training: Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Technical Training Programme Period: September 2005 Status: Completed Education institution: USGS Albuquerque, NM
Training: Global Seismograph Network (GSN) Technical Training Program Period: September 2005 Status: Completed Education institution: USGS Albuquerque, NM
Training: APN funded Pacific Islands Training Institute on Climate and Extreme Events Period: June 2004 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Professional society: International Association for Promoting Geo-ethics Highest position held: Member Period: 2013- Present
Professional society: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Highest position held: Member Period: 2013-Present
Professional society: Tsunami Society International Highest position held: Member Period: 2012-Present
Professional society: New Zealand Fulbright Alumni Highest position held: Member Period: 2012-Present
Professional society: American Geophysical Union Highest position held: Member Period: 2011-Present
Professional society: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Highest position held: Member Period: 2011-Present
Professional society: US International Exchange Alumni Highest position held: Member Period: 2006-Present
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Language: Samoan Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Degree: MSc (First Class Honours) Period: 2007-2009 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Canterbury Country: New Zealand
Degree: BSc Period: 2001-2003 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Training: Health & Safety Field Activity Training Period: November 2013 Status: Completed Education institution: University of Canterbury Country: New Zealand
Training: Distance and Flexible Learning Tutors Workshop Period: November 2006. Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Training: Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Technical Training Programme Period: September 2005 Status: Completed Education institution: USGS Albuquerque, NM
Training: Global Seismograph Network (GSN) Technical Training Program Period: September 2005 Status: Completed Education institution: USGS Albuquerque, NM
Training: APN funded Pacific Islands Training Institute on Climate and Extreme Events Period: June 2004 Status: Completed Education institution: The University of the South Pacific Country: Fiji
Professional society: International Association for Promoting Geo-ethics Highest position held: Member Period: 2013- Present
Professional society: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Highest position held: Member Period: 2013-Present
Professional society: Tsunami Society International Highest position held: Member Period: 2012-Present
Professional society: New Zealand Fulbright Alumni Highest position held: Member Period: 2012-Present
Professional society: American Geophysical Union Highest position held: Member Period: 2011-Present
Professional society: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Highest position held: Member Period: 2011-Present
Professional society: US International Exchange Alumni Highest position held: Member Period: 2006-Present
Language: English Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Language: Samoan Reading: Excellent Speaking: Excellent Writing: Excellent Understanding: Excellent
Work Experience
Area of expertise: Tsunami and coastal inundation hazards Experience: 120
Employment date: Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Current: No Company: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) Position: Hazard Analyst Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Employment date: Sat, 01/11/2014 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Geomanage Environ Oceania Limited (GEOL) Position: Specialist - Hazard and Disaster Management Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Projects: Project date: Sat, 01/11/2014 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/02/2015 - 12:00 Location: Samoa Position: National Coordinator Title: Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development in the Pacific Project Description: ADB funded “Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development in the Pacific Project”, Phase II – Samoa Case Study (60 day individual consultant assignment). Primary duty: Act as focal person for case study activities in Apia to assist with coordination between the Planning and Urban Management Agency (PUMA), Disaster Management Office (DMO) and other relevant stakeholders, Secretariat of the Pacific Community and the Technical Assistance (TA) consultants. Project date: Sun, 01/03/2015 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Location: Samoa Position: Technical Assistant (Individual Consultant) Title: Enhancing the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Samoa to Climate Change Project Description: UNDP Adaptation Fund Assignment – Status Review of the National Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans in Samoa (40 day individual consultant assignment), under the Adaptation Fund – Enhancing the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Samoa to Climate Change Project. Primary duty: Work with a local consultant to undertake an inventory of implemented interventions associated with the Coastal Infrastructure Management (CIM) Plans in Samoa, and provide recommendations for the CIM Plans review and update.
Employment date: Sun, 01/08/2004 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/01/2007 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Position: Senior Scientific Officer Location: Apia, Samoa
Project name: Enhancing the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Samoa to Climate Change Project Client: Planning and Urban Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Project period: Sun, 01/03/2015 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Position: Technical Assistant (Individual Consultant) Location: Samoa Deliverables Inception report outlining the proposed approach and detailed work programme. Draft report and expected consultancy products outlined in the TOR - associated with inventory of implemented Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans interventions. Final report and expected consultancy products outlined in the TOR - associated with inventory of implemented Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans interventions.
Employment date: Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Current: No Company: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA) Position: Hazard Analyst Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Employment date: Sat, 01/11/2014 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Geomanage Environ Oceania Limited (GEOL) Position: Specialist - Hazard and Disaster Management Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Projects: Project date: Sat, 01/11/2014 - 12:00 - Sun, 01/02/2015 - 12:00 Location: Samoa Position: National Coordinator Title: Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development in the Pacific Project Description: ADB funded “Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development in the Pacific Project”, Phase II – Samoa Case Study (60 day individual consultant assignment). Primary duty: Act as focal person for case study activities in Apia to assist with coordination between the Planning and Urban Management Agency (PUMA), Disaster Management Office (DMO) and other relevant stakeholders, Secretariat of the Pacific Community and the Technical Assistance (TA) consultants. Project date: Sun, 01/03/2015 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Location: Samoa Position: Technical Assistant (Individual Consultant) Title: Enhancing the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Samoa to Climate Change Project Description: UNDP Adaptation Fund Assignment – Status Review of the National Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans in Samoa (40 day individual consultant assignment), under the Adaptation Fund – Enhancing the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Samoa to Climate Change Project. Primary duty: Work with a local consultant to undertake an inventory of implemented interventions associated with the Coastal Infrastructure Management (CIM) Plans in Samoa, and provide recommendations for the CIM Plans review and update.
Employment date: Sun, 01/08/2004 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/01/2007 - 12:00 Current: No Company: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Position: Senior Scientific Officer Location: Apia, Samoa
Project name: Enhancing the Resilience of Coastal Communities in Samoa to Climate Change Project Client: Planning and Urban Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Project period: Sun, 01/03/2015 - 12:00 - Fri, 01/05/2015 - 12:00 Position: Technical Assistant (Individual Consultant) Location: Samoa Deliverables Inception report outlining the proposed approach and detailed work programme. Draft report and expected consultancy products outlined in the TOR - associated with inventory of implemented Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans interventions. Final report and expected consultancy products outlined in the TOR - associated with inventory of implemented Coastal Infrastructure Management Plans interventions.