Approval for Masters Thesis Research (thesis or dissertation)

PD3A

School of Environment PD3A Approval for Masters Thesis Research SupervisionThis form must be completed to enable final enrolment

(by 15th Nov for Dec enrolment; 15th Feb for Mar enrolment; and 30th Jun for Jul enrolment)

Name:Reynand F. Dumala-onID Number:

UPI:385586664

Degree (tick appropriate box)Programme and course code (tick appropriate box)

Master of Arts GEOG 796A&B (full-time) GEOG 799A&B (part-time)

Master of ScienceEARTHSCI 796A&B (full-time) EARTHSCI 799A&B (part-time)

GEOPHYS 796 A&B (full-time) GEOPHYS 799A&B (part-time)

ENVSCI 796A&B (full-time) ENVSCI 799A&B (part-time)

ENVMGT 796A&B (full-time) ENVMGT 799A&B (part-time)

Research topic (100 words maximum):

SHAPE

Supervisor (print name): Percentage:

Co-Supervisor (optional):Percentage:

Declaration by student:

I agree to obtain approval from Universitys Human Participants and Animal Ethics Committees, if necessary

I understand that I shall be responsible for any costs over $2,000 I agree to abide by the safety procedures and guidelines relevant to my thesis research, as specified by the Schools Health and Safety and Financial guidelines specified in the ENV Graduate Guide.

I understand supervisors may request an expanded thesis research proposal within one month of enrolment.

I agree to complete a PD3B form with detailed budget and technical logistics within one month of enrolment to receive access to funding.

Students signature:

Date: 11th June 2015NOTE:Through the University enrolment procedures students agree to abide by all University of Auckland regulations and requirements.

Declaration by nominated supervisor:

I approve of the research topic and am willing to take primary supervision of this student.

Supervisors name: Signature:

Date:

The humanitarian aid and natural disaster relief are delivered in times of crises or calamities, such

as after a conflict or in response to typhoon and floods. Different from regular aid programs of a

country, they are sent to fix local areas and repatriate refugees in pace with sudden events

instead of dealing with systemic problems of global poverty or inequality. There is evidence that a growing number of natural and man-made disasters happen all around the world as climate change progresses, affecting hundreds of millions of people every year. Inspite of, only in these years starting from 2005 has supply chain management for humanitarian aid and natural disaster relief been a topic of interest for researchers. Consequently, the academic literature in this field is comparatively new and still sparing, indicating a requirement for more academic studies in this field. The purpose of this proposal is to develop a conceptual framework for supply chain management in humanitarian aid and natural disaster relief. In particular, the focus includes two specific aspects during preparedness phase: inventory prepositioning and transportation planning. In addition, the research proposes and analyzes how to put an effective supply chain management framework into practice to help Philippine communities improve their performances of relief efforts.

ENV Policy Document PD3A (last revised: Dec 12, 2014)