MsKristie-Lee Thomas
Lecturer
School of Earth and Environment
BIO
Tēnā koe! He uri au nō Ngāti Mutunga ō Wharekauri me Te Āti Awa.
I'm passionate about bringing people and knowledge systems, particularly Mātauranga Māori and disaster risk science together in ways that best support whānau, hapū, iwi & local communities in planning and preparing for disaster events and climate change.
I currently work part time for UC on a number of kaupapa Māori research projects, co-lead RNC Te Whanake Te Kura i Tawhiti Nui research programme and teach into the UC Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience programme whilst I study towards my doctorate.
I'm passionate about bringing people and knowledge systems, particularly Mātauranga Māori and disaster risk science together in ways that best support whānau, hapū, iwi & local communities in planning and preparing for disaster events and climate change.
I currently work part time for UC on a number of kaupapa Māori research projects, co-lead RNC Te Whanake Te Kura i Tawhiti Nui research programme and teach into the UC Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience programme whilst I study towards my doctorate.
TE WHARE WĀNANGA O WAITAHA - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY APPOINTMENTS
- LecturerUniversity of Canterbury, School of Earth and Environment, Faculty of Science18 May 2026 - present
DEGREES
- Master of Science in Disaster Risk ReductionUniversity of Canterbury, Aotearoa2018
- Master of Disaster Risk ReductionUniversity of Canterbury, Aotearoa2016
- Postgraduate Certificate in Māori and Indigenous LeadershipUniversity of Canterbury, Aotearoa2023
- Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology and Geography with an Endorsement in Environmental ScienceUniversity of Canterbury, Aotearoa2015
FACULTY
- Faculty of Science