Kate Gormley

Kate Gormley is a Researcher at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her work bridges marine environmental management with interdisciplinary innovation, focusing on offshore energy sectors and stakeholder engagement.

• Current Interdisciplinary Fellowship (2023–Present):
• Themes: Energy Transition & Environment and Biodiversity
• Projects: Vessel analysis for decommissioning, participatory planning apps
• Past Research Highlights:
• Connectivity of Hard Substrate Assemblages in the North Sea (2020–2023)
• ePIcenter Project (2020–2023): AI-driven Arctic shipping sustainability
• Knowledge Exchange Fellowship (2014–2022): Industry-academia collaboration

Her research integrates GIS, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Participatory Mapping to address challenges in decommissioning, marine conservation, and sustainable shipping. Current projects emphasize data visualization tools for stakeholder decision-making.

Key grant funding includes NERC, Scottish Government, and Horizon 2020 programs. She collaborates with organizations like JNCC, Society for Underwater Technology, and MASTS forums.