Université Clermont Auvergne | France
Dr. Olivier Munguiko Munyamahoro is a volcanology and seismology researcher specializing in geochemical and seismic approaches to understanding magmatic processes and eruption precursors, with a strong focus on volcanic hazard reduction. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Université Clermont Auvergne, France (expected 2026), where his research investigates the spatial and temporal variability of diffuse volcanic degassing in urban environments of the Kivu Rift, East African Rift System, and its links to volcano-tectonic activity and air quality impacts. He holds advanced degrees in physics from the Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Professionally, he serves as a Junior Researcher at the Goma Volcano Observatory, contributing to the monitoring of Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes through seismic data analysis, event location, and interpretation, and has prior experience as a Teaching Assistant in higher education. His research interests include volcanic degassing, seismicity, magma dynamics, eruption forecasting, and environmental impacts of volcanic activity. Dr. Munguiko Munyamahoro has participated in several international training programs and conferences on seismology and volcanology and is a recipient of the IASPEI Early Career 2022 Award from the African Seismological Commission. Through integrated geochemical and seismological monitoring, his work contributes to improved volcanic risk assessment and the protection of vulnerable communities in active rift environments.
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Featured Publications
Lava lake activity at Nyiragongo volcano between the years 2020 and 2021 documented by seismic activity and sulfur dioxide emissions, DRC
Volcanica, 7(2), 607–619, 2024
Munguiko, O.; Maska, S.; Habari, F. S.; Minani, A. S.; Bakole, E.; Mavonga, T.; Ngangu, B.; Sadiki, A. T.; Balezi, G.
Analysis of the seismicity recorded before the May 22, 2021 eruption of Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Journal of Volcanology and Seismology, 17(3), 246–257, 2023
Sadiki, A. T.; Kyambikwa, A. M.; Namogo, D. B.; Diomi, L. N.; Munguiko, O. M.; Balezi, G. M.; et al.
DOI: 10.1134/S0742046323700136
General overview of the post-eruptive seismic activity of the Nyiragongo volcano on May 22, 2021, Eastern DR Congo
Maska, S.; Diomi, L.; Munguiko, O.; Mavonga, G., 2023
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Transition from spot to long-lived eruptive activity in continental rifting tracked by monitoring soil degassing
Submitted to Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research
Munguiko, M. O.; Boudoire, G.; Regis, E.; Valade, S.; et al.
Temporal variations of indoor CO₂ content and radon activity in the city of Goma (DR Congo): volcano-tectonic influences on air quality
In preparation
Munguiko, M. O. et al.