Nigel Walford

Professor Nigel Walford is affiliated with Kingston University within the School of Built Environment and Geography, Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment. His career spans decades of GIS research, with a focus on geospatial analysis and demographic trends.

• BA (Hons) in Geography, University of Sussex (1974-77)
• PhD, University of London (Wye College) (1981)
• Chartered Geographer, Royal Geographical Society (2003)

Research Interests include:

• Geodemographics and population ageing
• Spatial planning and environmental monitoring
• Historical GIS and agricultural restructuring
• Urban-rural differentiation
• 3D cultural heritage visualization
• Demographic-environmental-socioeconomic classifications

Recent publications show trends in:

• Micro-scale demographic analysis of London (2011-2021)
• WWII land use impacts on South Downs
• Age-friendly urban environments
• GIS education evolution
• Remote sensing for conservation biology
• 3D modeling of archaeological sites

Scientific Awards:

• British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2012)

Teaching includes courses in Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters, Environmental Science, and Geography. His work involves integrating GIS with historical data and ecological studies, supported by grants from ESRC, Scottish Executive, and Nuffield Foundation.