Dr. Elizabeth Holcombe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Holcombe is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Bristol. Her research primarily focuses on dynamic slope hydrology stability modeling, with a particular concentration on urban landslide risk management in humid tropics. Holcombe’s work encompasses developing and applying slope stability and landslide cost models, assessing landslide risk in road networks, and implementing community-based drainage measures to mitigate urban landslide hazards in developing countries. Her wider research interests include disaster risk management, emphasizing decision-making in uncertain environments and promoting community-based approaches to enhance resilience and sustainability. Notably, Holcombe has engaged with the World Bank as a consultant specializing in landslide risk management and co-authored the book 'Community-Based Landslide Risk Reduction' published by the World Bank in 2013. She has also been recognized with the Institution of Civil Engineers Trevithick Prize in 2007 for her work on MoSSaiC methodology in landslide risk assessment. Elizabeth actively participates in various research groups, including the Urban Research Cluster and the Cabot Institute for Natural Hazards and Disasters Research.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Lecturer in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering specializing in managing urban landslide risk through innovative methodologies.

Awards

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Trevithick Prize

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.