Doreen Boyd

Doreen Boyd is a Professor of Earth Observation in the Department of Geography at the University of Nottingham and serves as Associate Director of the Rights Lab's Measurement and Geographies Programme. Her pioneering work applies satellite imagery and remote sensing to combat modern slavery through geospatial analysis and measurement.

Her research integrates Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, and Human Rights to map slavery from space while examining critical intersections with Environmental Degradation, including deforestation, climate change, and air pollution. This interdisciplinary approach bridges geography, human rights enforcement, and environmental science to develop actionable tools for identifying slavery risks in supply chains and vulnerable regions globally.

Scientific Awards

• Vice Chancellor's Medal (2018) for Rights Lab research leadership

Boyd leads major initiatives including Slavery from Space, Modern Slavery Risk GEOBarometer, and environmental degradation studies. Her team develops geospatial methodologies for anti-slavery interventions, though no student advisement details appear in source materials. Current projects target forced labor in agriculture, brick kilns, and child labor vulnerability while linking slavery to UN SDG implementation.