Dr Ben Kennedy
Position
Senior Lecturer in Physical Volcanology
Qualifications
BS(Hons ) – Leicester University, England
M.Sc. – McGill University
PhD – McGill University
Room
320
Contact Details
Phone: (#64-3) 364-2987 ext 7775
Fax: +64 3 364 2769
ben.kennedy@canterbury.ac.nz
Postal Address: Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Research
Field-based and experimental volcanology, petrology, geochemistry of igneous rocks. Lava dome and explosive volcanism. Caldera formation, supervolcanic eruptions and magma chamber dynamics. Hazards and monitoring of active volcanoes. Geoscience education.
Publications