YuYen Pan
Areas of interest
Natural hazards & Science communication
Education
- B.Sc., National Taiwan, 2016
- M.Sc., National Taiwan, 2019
- Ph.D., SFU, 2025
Biography
Yu-Yen focused on the integration of volcanic hazards into British Columbia鈥檚 multi-hazard management system, amidst growing risks from climate change and globalization. Through three interrelated projects, she identified key challenges and proposed practical solutions. The first project, focusing on the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, found that while residents are generally well-prepared and local governments understand necessary actions, issues like fragmented governance and communication barriers hinder resilience. The second project examined volcanic hazard awareness and identified a disconnect between expert knowledge, institutional readiness, and public understanding, despite higher-than-expected public awareness of BC鈥檚 volcanoes. The third project proposed a tailored Canadian volcanic risk management framework, advocating for better coordination, scientific advancement, and public education. While BC has strong preparedness foundations, the development of a Canadian volcano observatory and improved engagement between experts, stakeholders, and the public are crucial to mitigating volcanic risks.
Thesis Project
Recent Publications
- Pan, Y. Y., Williams-Jones, G., & Van der Flier-Keller, E. (2023). Effective communication of natural hazards in the era of information explosion. Centre for Natural Hazards Research, Department of Earth Sciences, 51社区黑料, doi: 10.48410/d81r-yk51
- Miguez-Salas, O., L枚wemark, L., Pan, Y.Y., Rodr铆guez-Tovar, F. J. (2021) . Ichnos, 1-13, doi: 10.1080/10420940.2021.1932487
- Pan, Y.Y., Nara, M., L枚wemark, L., Miguez-Salas, O., Gunnarson, B., Iizuka, Y., Chen, T.T., Dashtgard, S.E. (2021) . Scientific reports, 11, 1174, doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-79311-0