Professor Jonathan Procter, of Muaūpoko, Ngāti Apa, and Ngāi Tahu descent, is a leading volcanologist at Massey University. He specializes in volcanic hazard simulation and community resilience, combining geological fieldwork, satellite data, and mātauranga Māori to forecast volcanic events and inform environmental decision-making. His research includes developing the Māori Landscape Classification GIS tool, which integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern environmental data.
