Academics

25 October 2024

Building a National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) for the Future
Charles W. Mandeville, Ph.D.
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Dr. Charles W. Mandeville is currently a research geologist for the Alaska Volcano Observatory of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) where he is now working on a volcano-caused tsunamis hazard assessment for active Alaskan volcanoes. Dr. Mandeville served as the Program Coordinator (head) of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program for over ten years and as the deputy program head for 2.5 years. Prior to his service at USGS, he was a senior research scientist at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 13 years. He is a trained physical volcanologist and geochemist, and has conducted volcano research for the National Science Foundation at numerous sites throughout his career, including Krakatau and Galunggung volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount St. Helens in Washington, Crater Lake in Oregon, and Augustine Volcano in Alaska. He earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Rhode Island (URI), a master’s degree in geology from Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in oceanography from the URI Graduate School of Oceanography. In his years as Program Coordinator for the USGS, he was directly involved with efforts to establish a National Volcano Early Warning System for all active volcanoes in the United States and assisted in the management of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (a partnership between the USGS and USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance) which assists developing countries during times of volcanic crises.