David Benz

David Benz is a Researcher at the University of Oxford, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence with ecological modeling to optimize ecosystem services in public forests. Supported by the NERC DTP and CASE partnership with Forestry England, his DPhil research evaluates flood mitigation and recreational benefits in England’s woodlands through hydrological simulations (SWAT) and statistical modeling (LASSO regularization).

• Professional background in GIS and remote sensing
• Teaches courses related to these disciplines

Research Trends: His publications highlight interdisciplinary work spanning climate variability impacts, spatiotemporal warming patterns, ecological footprinting, and AI-driven tools for global landscape analysis. Methodologies often combine remote sensing, data analytics, and environmental informatics.