DoctorSam Hampton

Senior Teaching Assistant

School of Earth and Environment

  • Senior Teaching Assistant
    School of Earth and Environment
  • +6433692758 (Work)
  • Ernest Rutherford 263C

BIO

Research follow three main themes

Volcanism - Volcanic processes, reconstruction of volcanic systems, volcanic stratigraphy, and volcano-tectonic relationships. Focus of doctoral studies and continuuing research on intraplate volcanism of Banks Peninsula.

Volcanic Hazards - effects and mitigation of volcanic ash on infrastructure, housing, and machinery. Research in close association with Thomas Wilson.

Geothermal Energy - within the Geothermal Resource Research Group and Source to Surface Research Programme. Investigating the geological and magmatic controls on geothermal systems in the Taupo Volcanic Zone.

TE WHARE WĀNANGA O WAITAHA - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY APPOINTMENTS

  • Senior Teaching Assistant
    University of Canterbury, School of Earth and Environment, Faculty of Science13 Jul 2026 - present

FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science

GRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION

  • Registered to supervise Master's/Doctoral students