Lisa Langer
Contact
- Phone: +64 3 363 0921
- Email: Lisa Langer
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9135-4688
- Team: Te Ao Maori - Research
- Role: Social Wildfire Research Scientist
About
Lisa has led social wildfire research at Scion since 2003, working on case studies of communities affected by wildfires. Currently, Lisas research within Scion’s Extreme Wildfire research programme investigates how decisions made throughout the planning, design, and construction processes contribute to wildfire risk. Her research aims to identify key intervention points to reduce this risk and enhance community resilience.
Research Interests:
- Community resilience and recovery following wildfires
- Effective communication
- Wildfire awareness and preparedness
- Mitigation measures to reduce the risk of fires in the rural-urban interface
Examples of Practical Application:
- Led studies on how communities respond to wildfires, guiding improvements in public safety messages.
- Worked with local and national partners to develop better communication tools for emergency preparedness.
Research capabilities
- Community wildfire risk perception and preparedness
- Community engagement and effective communication