About
Robert Berry is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales. He holds a PhD in Geographical Information Systems, an MSc in GIS, and a BSc in Geography. His research focuses on geocomputation, integrating AI, NLP, and GIS to address geospatial challenges, with recent work in accessibility modeling and 3D landscape visualization. He is affiliated with the GIS Research Centre and WISERD, an interdisciplinary social science institute.
Dr. Berry teaches modules in computing and information systems, including big data analytics, GIS, and project management. He has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students and contributed to over 50 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and technical reports. His expertise spans FOSS tools, programming (R, Python), and cloud computing for geospatial applications.
Key projects include the 'People, Places and the Public Sphere' initiative (2024–2027) and evaluations of agricultural risk management policies. He has collaborated with UK government agencies, local authorities, and third-sector organizations on projects involving environmental planning, flood management, and cultural heritage preservation.
Dr. Berry is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and actively engages in advancing participatory technologies for environmental decision-making. His work emphasizes enhancing public participation through digital tools and addressing socio-economic challenges via geospatial analysis.
