Senior lecturer in Geomatics, Karlstad University
Geomatics if one of the subjects of the Department of Environmental and Life Sciences at the Faculty of Health, Science and Technology. Undergraduate education in geomatics is primarily provided through the two 3-year study programmes Programme in Surveying and Mapping, and Engineering: Surveying Technology and Geographic IT, which are offered as on-campus programmes as well as through distance education. Geomatics currently has a staff of nine people, active in education and research. The subject integrates knowledge and research approaches from different disciplines such as information technology, computer science, geodesy, risk and environmental studies, biology, and spatial and social planning.
The subject is predominantly characterised by interdisciplinary research focused on sustainability issues and creating value for society. Current and recently completed research projects relate to risk management and modelling, climate change adaptation, natural hazards, social vulnerability, sustainable development, environmental monitoring, biodiversity, resilient cities and mapping of vulnerable urban areas using AI and machine learning. At Karlstad University, geomatics research is connected to the subjects of biology and risk and environmental studies, as well as the Centre for Societal Risk Research.
The subject is now actively working on developing a Master’s programme, as well as updating and quality-assuring its existing degree programmes. The long-term aim is to qualify as a third-cycle subject area with a focus on the development of methods and geospatial solutions that can help battle social challenges related to issues such as geospatial IT, sustainable development, environmental monitoring, risk research, and particularly the interactions and processes between humans, climate, and the environment. You can find more information about geomatics and the courses and study programmes offered here.
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