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Professor Andrew Skidmore is a Full Professor in the Department of Natural Resources at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente. He holds a PhD in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Australian National University and has led research initiatives in vegetation mapping, wildlife habitat assessment, and remote sensing applications for over three decades. His work integrates artificial intelligence, environmental DNA (eDNA), and hyperspectral imaging to advance biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem analysis.
- Education: PhD in Remote Sensing and GIS, Australian National University; BSc in Forestry, Australian National University
Professor Skidmore’s research spans vegetation mapping, hyperspectral remote sensing, AI-driven geoinformatics, and biodiversity assessment. Current projects include the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant (2019-2024) to upscale biodiversity using satellite data and eDNA. His work addresses forest soil acidification, canopy microbiomes, and wildlife behavior responses to human disturbance.
Recent publications focus on soil biodiversity prediction via eDNA, LiDAR for tree detection, and hyperspectral analysis of forest traits. He contributes to global biodiversity frameworks through remote sensing-enabled Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) and collaborates with institutions in Kenya, Germany, and Indonesia.
- Scientific Awards: Schlich Medal (1983), M.R. Jacobs Award (1986), Hedges Bequest (1987), Autometric Award (1990), ESRI Award (1997), Best Conference Paper Presentation (2003), John J Davidson's Award (2005), Talbert Abrams Award (2015), and multiple AGILE and Davidson President’s Awards.
He serves on editorial boards for leading journals in remote sensing and GIS and has contributed to over 682 research outputs. His capacity development work spans Australia, Asia, and Africa, with media features on topics like forest monitoring and plastic debris detection.
