Personal profile

Biography

My academic background is in human geography and since I moved to UEA in 1990 I have been involved in a range of projects concerned with applications of geographical information systems (GIS), landscape visualisation software and statistical techniques.

At present I have particular interests in issues of rural land-use change, natural capital and ecosystem services, future energy pathways and catchment management.  Previous projects have included the Wensum Demonstration Test Catchment project (2010-19) funded by Defra and the ADVENT consortium grant (ADdressing Valuation of Energy and Nature Together, 2015-20) which examined the integration of natural capital into analysis of prospective UK energy pathways.

Career

  • 1977-80: UG Student, Dept. of Geography, UCW Aberystwyth.
  • 1980-83: PhD Student, Dept. of Geography, UCW Aberystwyth.
  • 1983-84: Research Associate, Dept. of Geography, University of Lancaster.
  • 1984-90: Teaching Fellow, Dept. of Geography, University of Lancaster.
  • 1990-96: Lecturer, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA.
  • 1996-2005: Senior Lecturer, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA.
  • 2005-07: Reader, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA.
  • 2007-Present: Professor of Geography, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA.
  • 2010-15 & 2020-22: Deputy Head of School, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA.
  • 2020-Present: Director of Learning & Teaching, School of Environmental Sciences, UEA.

 

Key Research Interests

Applications of geographical information systems (GIS) and statistical methods in the geographical and environmental sciences, particularly with respect to landscape planning, catchment management, renewable energy and environmental economics.
 
Publications: EPrints Digital Repository

Key Responsibilities

  • Director of Learning & Teaching

Areas of Expertise

Geographical information systems, landscape planning and visualisation, catchment management, environmental implications of future energy pathways. 

Teaching Interests

Since joining UEA in 1990 I have contributed to modules on environmental epidemiology, regional planning, waste management, catchment management, research skills, concepts and methods in geography and geographical information systems (GIS).  My teaching responsibilities now focus mainly on topics in sustainability, GIS, human geography and catchment management. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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