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Manomita Das MSc

Research Officer

School of Psychology

Manomita Das is a Research Officer at the Joint Centre for Disaster Research. She specializes in disaster studies, with a research focus on risk communication, community engagement and social inclusion. She holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Disaster Management and has research experience in New Zealand and India.

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: T28, Joint Centre for Disaster Research, Massey University
    Campus: Wellington

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Disaster Management - Tata Institute of Social Sciences (2017)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Disaster studies, Risk communication, Community based disaster risk reduction, Community engagement and participation, Disaster and development.

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Applied Sociology, Program Evaluation and Social Impact Assessment (160801): Environmental Sociology (160802): Sociological Methodology and Research Methods (160807): Sociology (160800): Studies In Human Society (160000)

Keywords

Disaster studies, risk communication, community engagement

Research Outputs

Journal

Das, M., Becker, JS., Doyle, EEH., Charlton, D., Clive, MA., Krippner, J., . . . McBride, SK. (2025). The communication of volcano information in New Zealand–a narrative review. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 68(4), 591-608
[Journal article]Authored by: Becker, J., Das, M., Hudson-Doyle, E., Stewart, C., Tapuke, K., Vinnell, L.
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Das, M., Becker, J., & Doyle, EEH. (2025). ‘One big team working together’ - Shifting narratives to encourage civic participation and collective action in disaster preparedness. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 118
[Journal article]Authored by: Becker, J., Das, M., Hudson-Doyle, E.
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Das, M., Becker, J., & E H Doyle, E. (2024). Fostering civic participation and collective actions for disaster risk reduction: Insights from Aotearoa New Zealand case studies. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 114
[Journal article]Authored by: Becker, J., Das, M., Hudson-Doyle, E.
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Ranjit, YS., Das, M., & Meisenbach, R. (2023). COVID-19 Courtesy Stigma among Healthcare Providers in India: A Study of Stigma Management Communication and its Impact. Health Communication. 38(13), 2833-2842
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Das, M. (2022). “System aisa hi hai” – exploring local researchers' perspective on barriers toward conducting locally relevant disaster research. Disaster Prevention and Management an International Journal. 31(2), 104-114
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Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

I have teaching experience in Introduction to Disaster Management, Research Methods for Disaster Studies and Disasters and Development.

Contact Supervisor

Graduate Supervision Statement

I am interested in supervising research on social aspects of disasters, applied disaster research and theory building for disaster studies.


Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
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Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Kayli Taylor - Doctor of Philosophy
    Community-informed and tested messaging for earthquakes and natural disasters

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