Dr Woodget is a physical geographer, with broad research interests in the environmental applications of remote sensing and GIS. In particular, her research focuses on exploring novel methods for monitoring and measuring river environments at fine spatial scales. She uses small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and structure-from-motion photogrammetry (SfM) for quantifying a range of physical habitat parameters within river systems. Her aim is to investigate whether these emerging techniques hold value as a tool for robust, reliable, routine assessments of river habitat, especially in light of pressing global challenges such as climate change. She is also interested in the wider applicability of these methods in other settings, including within glaciology and engineering geomorphology.
Academic Career
- 2018-2020: Doctoral Prize Fellow, Loughborough University
- 2017-2018: PG Cert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Worcester
- 2015-2018: Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer in Remote Sensing and River Science, University of Worcester
- 2011-2014: PhD, University of Worcester (runner-up of the Institution of Environmental Sciences John Rose Award for Science Communication)
- 2008-2011: Consultant Geomorphologist (GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist), Halcrow Group Ltd, Birmingham
- 2007-2008: MSc by research, Durham University (awarded Royal Geographical Society’s GIScience Thesis Prize)
- 2003-2006: BSc (Hons) Geography, Class I, Durham University
Professional Responsibilities
- 2018-2019: Remote Sensing, Guest Editor
- 2016-2018: International Journal of Remote Sensing, Guest Editor
- 2016 onwards: RSPSoc UAV SIG chairperson
- 2016: Conference convenor, Small UAS for Environmental Research, University of Worcester
- 2013 onwards: STEM Ambassador
- 2013: Conference convenor, Remote Sensing from Small UAVs, University of Worcester
- 2012-2014: RSPSoc Wavelength Rep for Early Career Members