People

Find out more about the people behind UCL IRDR

Core Staff

Staff in Managerial and Administrative roles, the first point of contact.

Academic & Teaching Staff

Staff who teach, lead and supervise research, and shape the direction of the Institute.

Research Staff

Our research staff lead and supervise IRDR research and contribute to the strategic direction of the institute.

PhD Students

See the projects our research students are undertaking.

Honorary Staff & Visitors

Honorary Academics and research staff at UCL IRDR.

Core staff

Managerial and administrative staff and roles

	Professor Joanna Faure Walker Role: Professor in Earthquake Geology and Disaster Risk Reduction, Head of Department Email: j.faure-walker@ucl.ac.uk Phone: 0203 108 1109 Earthquake geology and seismic hazard are my main research themes. I study faults in the Earth's continental crust to better understand the physical processes controlling earthquake locations, timing and generation. I am also interested in disaster resilience, especially topics such as risk perception, warning and shelter. I am motivated to tackle scientific problems that have potential to improve quality of life. My teaching encompasses earthquakes and other natural hazards, disaster-related vulnerability and risk, and integrating science into decision-making. I have industry experience working for the catastrophe modelling firm RMS and academic consultancy practice for clients such as the World Bank. View full profile
	Mrs Mumtaz Abdul Ghafoor Role: Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator Email: irdr-enquiries@ucl.ac.uk Phone: 02031081108 Mumtaz is responsible for IRDR postgraduate teaching and learning academic administration, and providing teaching and learning administration guidance to the rest of the IRDR team.
	Afsana Begum Role: Senior Operations Coordinator Email: afsana.begum@ucl.ac.uk Afsana provides operational management and support, including human resources, finance, safety, estate and department space management, data protection management, research grant administration support, recruitment and environmental sustainability within IRDR. Afsana supports some Departmental Manager (DM) tasks on an interim basis. These tasks include internal staff communication for Professional Services Staff, developing and maintaining administrative procedures regarding the above areas listed, and proactively supporting the Head of the Department with operational areas related to the department.
	Jose Delgado Role: Education Administrator Email: irdr-education@ucl.ac.uk Phone: 020 7679 9616 (internal 09616) Jose is part of the IRDR's Education team, and is responsible for the smooth running of the department's academic programmes.
	Nadia Jackson Role: GRRIPP Finance and Due Dilligence Manager Email: i rdr-finance@ucl.ac.uk Nadia supports all GRRIPP research finance including Worktribe costing for research proposals and project financial management.
	Sarah Jeal Role: Communications and Events Manager Email: s.jeal@ucl.ac.uk or IRDR-Comms@ucl.ac.uk Phone: 0207 679 9490 (internal ext 09490) Sarah is responsible for developing, delivering and reviewing the institute’s student recruitment and external communications strategy, and their contingent elements, especially marketing, events, and building networks and partnerships.
	Nicola Jordan Role: Work Placements Manager Email: nicola.jordan@ucl.ac.uk Phone: 0207 679 9403 (ext 09403) Nicola is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with partners and managing employer / host engagement with the IRDR and its students, especially to secure summer placements for BSc Global Humanitarian Studies students.
	Paula Ktorides Role: Senior Education Administrator Email: irdr-education@ucl.ac.uk Paula is part of the IRDR's Education team, and is responsible for the smooth running of the department's academic programmes.
	Matthew Lee Role: Finance and HR Administrator, Research Finance Assistant Email: irdr-finance@ucl.ac.uk