Ryan's research focuses on spatial data analysis in natural hazards research. His work has focused on helping vulnerable households and communities to identity, prepare for, and respond to natural hazard risks with the goal of developing more hazards-resilient communities. Ryan's research interests include public participation GIS, Web GIS, accessibility and usability, and risk communication. Ryan joined the Resilient-C research group in SCARP as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in September 2017.