Neil Stuart

Neil Stuart is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geosciences with expertise spanning Geographical Information Science, hydrology, and environmental resource management. His research focuses on applying GIS technologies to solve practical problems in land and water management, particularly in developing nations.

Dr. Stuart's research interests center on tropical ecosystems, with particular emphasis on:

• Geographical Information Science applications
• Savanna and lowland ecosystem management
• Pine woodland conservation in Central America
• Remote sensing techniques using Synthetic Aperture Radar
• Ecosystem services assessment in developing contexts

His recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals, with a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex environmental challenges in Southeast Asia and Central America, particularly focusing on river systems, wildfire mapping, and soil property analysis.

Dr. Stuart actively secures research funding, currently leading a DEFRA-funded project (2023-2025) on 'Upscaling innovative planting-baskets' and serving as Co-investigator on the multi-institutional 'Ixchel' project addressing resilience in the Guatemalan cordillera. His collaborative approach is evident through partnerships with institutions including Anglia University and various Belizean organizations.

His methodological expertise in geospatial analysis, particularly using SAR technology, supports field-based research addressing real-world environmental challenges in tropical regions, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and practical applications for resource management policy.