Ken Hon Explained

Ken Hon
Honorific Suffix:Ph.D.
Titles:Scientist-in-Charge (HVO)
Education:University of Colorado Boulder (BS, PhD)

Kenneth Hon,[1] usually known professionally as Ken Hon, is a geologist and the 21st Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO),[2] serving since 2021;[3] [4] succeeding Tina Neal (SIC) and David Phillips (Interim SIC).[5] Hon has often been a contact from the Observatory to the news media, and as such is often quoted as an authority figure in the field of Hawaiian volcanology.[6]

Career

As well as his work at HVO, Hon has been a professor at UH Hilo.[7] He also served as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Hilo,[8] and eventually became the full Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.[9] Also at Hilo, he served as chair of the Geology Department.[10]

Hon was serving as the SIC during the 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa, during which time he was widely quoted in the news as he made statements from the Observatory to the press.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenneth Hon, Professor of Geology . May 1, 2023 . Keaohou . October 17, 2012 . . en-US.
  2. 1360023871433375754. USGSVolcanoes. Welcome Dr. Ken Hon, new scientist-in-charge of the #HawaiianVolcanoObservatory. Formerly a professor at @UHHilo, Ken is the 21st SIC, following Tina Neal (2015–2020), Jim Kauahikaua (2004–2015), and Don Swanson (1997–2004).. USGS Volcanoes. Volcano Hazards Program. February 11, 2021.
  3. Web site: Ken Hon named scientist-in-charge at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory . May 1, 2023 . . February 3, 2021 . en-US. Facebook
  4. Web site: February 14, 2021 . Ken Hon returns to HVO as Scientist-in-Charge . May 1, 2023 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: Volcano Watch — Ken Hon returns to HVO as Scientist-in-Charge . May 1, 2023 . U.S. Geological Survey.
  6. Multiple sources:
  7. Web site: Ken Hon . May 2, 2023 . Complete College America . en-US.
  8. Web site: Ken Hon named interim vice chancellor for academic affairs . May 2, 2023 . . en-US.
  9. Web site: Ken Hon Is New Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory . May 2, 2023 . Big Island Video News . BIVN.
  10. Web site: A Day with Volcanologist Dr. Ken Hon . May 2, 2023 . Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park . en-US.
  11. Multiple sources:

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